The wildfire burning on the northwest side of Puntzi Lake, about 130 kilometres west of Williams Lake, has grown to approximately 1,200 hectares in size.
Crews and heavy equipment operators worked overnight to establish a control line along the south flank of the fire. The BC Wildfire Service currently has 76 firefighters, three helicopters, airtankers and eight pieces of heavy equipment on scene today.
The wildfire is still exhibiting aggressive fire behaviour and challenging suppression efforts. Increased winds are expected in the area this afternoon.
Last night, July 8, the Cariboo Regional District expanded the Evacuation Order and Evacuation Alert for the area. For more details, please visit the Cariboo Regional District’s Emergency Operations Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CRDEmergencyOperations or call their public information line at 250 398-5117.
Residents are reminded to sign up for the Cariboo-Chilcotin Emergency Notification System to receive alerts about emergencies and other important community news. Register by visiting the Cariboo Regional District website at www.cariboord.ca or by calling their office at 250 392-3351.
To report smoke, flames or an unattended open fire, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or dial *5555 on a cellphone.
For up-to-date information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, visit:www.bcwildfire.ca or call 1 888 336-7378.
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