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By Greg Fry

Wildfires

Evacuation alert issued due to Beaver River fire near McBride

Jul 20, 2024 | 11:24 PM

PRINCE GEORGE — The Regional District of Fraser Fort George has issued an evacuation alert due to a wildfire near Beaver River, east of McBride.

According to the BC Wildfire Service, the lightning caused fire was discovered on July 19 and is 50 hectares in size. It is also classified as out-of-control.

Area residents are asked to do the following:

• Gather important papers and move valuables to alternate locations
• Make arrangements for pets to be moved to alternate locations
• If you have livestock or hobby farm animals begin making arrangements for them to go to a safe alternative location in case an evacuation order is issued
• Prepare a 72-hour emergency kit for you and your family

There are 324 active wildfires burning in British Columbia including 29 fire starts in the past 24 hours.

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