Update 8:00 p.m., July 14th, 2023
The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has removed the evacuation alert for properties with access to Tatlow Road and Hudson Bay Mountain Road.
The announcement was issued at 6:00 tonight (Friday) as the Powers Creek wildfire continues to be held.
Update 4:00 p.m., July 11th, 2023
The evacuation order for Tatlow Road has been downgraded to an alert by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako.
The Hudson Bay Mountain Road alert remains active.
Update 11:30 a.m., July 11th, 2023
The BC Wildfire website has the Powers Creek wildfire listed as being held.
This means the fire is no longer expected to spread under current conditions.
The Tatlow Road evacuation order and Hudson Bay Mountain Road alert remain in place.
Update: 11:43 p.m., July 7th, 2023
Alongside the evacuation order, the regional district issued an evacuation alert for residents with access to Hudson Bay Mountain Road south of Seymore Lake.
The alert includes residents along Tatlow Road south of the lake.
Update: 11:20 p.m., July 7th, 2023
The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has issued an evacuation order for residents west of the Telkwa River with access off Tatlow Road.
Residents are required to leave the area and register at the Christain Reformed Church Reception Centre in Smithers.
Update: 10:38 p.m., July 7th, 2023
An evacuation alert has been issued for residents west of the Telkwa River with access off Tatlow Road, including all local roads.
During an evacuation alert, residents should prepare to evacuate the premises or property should it be deemed necessary.
Original Story:
BC Wildfire and Smithers Fire are battling a blaze near Tatlow Road in Smithers.Â
The fire was discovered at about 6:15 tonight (Friday).Â
The Powers Creek wildfire is 34 hectares as of 1:00 p.m., July 10th.Â
The fire is currently labelled as out of control, meaning it continues to spread and is not responding to suppression efforts.Â
Lightning is currently the suspected cause of the fire.
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