Residents of Tumbler Ridge have been placed on Evacuation Order as the 9,600 hectare West Kiskatinaw River wildfire continues to grow.
Burning just north of the River, the blaze is also prompting evacuation orders and alerts for properties east to the Alberta border.
Those under evacuation orders should take Highways 29 or 52 east to Dawson Creek as soon as possible.
From there, evacuees should register at the Ovintiv Events Centre at 300 Highway 2.
Residents under evacuation alerts do not need to leave, but should prepare in case an order is issued.
You can find more info on the Tumbler Ridge Evacuation Order at this link, and on the Peace River Regional District orders at this one.
