Sam Ross Creek evacuation alert (Supplied by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako)
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Evacuation alert issued near Sam Ross Creek wildfire

Darin Bain
By Darin Bain

The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has issued an evacuation alert near the Sam Ross Creek Wildfire.

The alert area includes all lands, properties, and dwellings north and south of Highway 16 between Glenannan Rd to the east and the Electoral Area E boundary to the west. The Evacuation Alert area extends south to the shore of Francois Lake and includes all properties west of the Glenannan Rd/ Francois Lake Rd intersection.

According to the BC Wildfire Service, the Sam Ross Creek wildfire was discovered today (Monday), and is 5.5 hectares as of this afternoon.

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Darin Bain
Darin Bain
Darin is a news reporter for Vista Radio's Prince George stations. His career started in the Cariboo in 2020, working as a News Reporter in both 100 Mile House and Williams Lake before making the move to Prince George in late 2021.

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