Evacuation order issued due to Mount Porter Wildfire

VANDERHOOF— The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) and Takla Nation have issued an evacuation order due to the out-of-control Mount Porter wildfire.

It encompasses Wolverine Lakes, Manson Lakes and the Omineca Mining Access Road as shown on the map.

An Evacuation Alert change has also been issued by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako in conjunction with BC Parks and Takla Nation. It covers the area Northwest of Germansen Landing and southeast of Manson Creek, as shown on the attached map.

According to the BC Wildfire Service, this lightning caused fire is 6,345 hectares in size. A total of 16 firefighters, three helicopters and five pieces of heavy equipment have been deployed to battle the blaze.