From the CRD EOC, via Williams Lake Tribune - (Note - please heed these warnings from the CRD's EOC as they have very good reasons to keep residents out while trying to put these forest fires out):
The Cariboo Regional District is reminding residents who have been evacuated from areas within the Pelican Complex that Evacuation Orders must be respected and re-entry to an order area is not permitted.
The EOC has received several reports of people entering the Evacuation Order area; these people are hampering fire suppression efforts and endangering firefighters.
When you are asked to leave, follow the directions given to you by the RCMP or Search and Rescue teams, or those provided by an automated telephone message. Do not, under any circumstances try to re-enter the area via side roads or alternate routes through the backcountry.
Those who decide to stay against an evacuation order may not have the availability of emergency services in the event that the fire reaches their property or cuts off escape routes. There will also be no opportunity for emergency rescues as this requires emergency personnel to put their lives in danger.
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