The South East Skwish Creek wildfire marked by a red dot. (Photo via BC Wildfire Service)
UPDATE – The Ts’kw’aylaxw First Nation has issued an evacuation alert for Pavilion Indian Reserve #1 due to the South East Skwish Creek wildfire, that is burning north of Lillooet.
It says residents on that reserve should be ready to leave their homes on very short notice.
You can find more details about the evacuation alert here.
Evacuation Alert issued by Ts’kw’aylaxw First Nation for Pavilion Reserve #1 due to South East Skwish Creek #BCwildfire. Fire is located approx. 43km northwest of #AshcroftBC & smoke may be visible from #BCHwy99. More info & map: https://t.co/0VJyl1ycp7
— Emergency Info BC (@EmergencyInfoBC) April 19, 2023
The BC Wildfire Service says it has ground crews responding with air support en route to the scene of the suspected human-caused fire that was discovered around 1:40 p.m. Tuesday, April 18.
A travel advisory in effect for the 75 kilometre stretch of Highway 99 between Industrial Place and Lillooet due to limited visibility as a result of smoke in the area.
⚠️ #BCHwy99 – Travel Advisory in effect between #Lillooet and Industrial Place due to limited visibility due to wildfire smoke.
ℹ️https://t.co/IUB9DLq7y6 pic.twitter.com/m3JxgO9v9G
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) April 19, 2023
More to come
