Wildfire Service said it was notified of a wildfire burning near Fraser Lake and Lejac, along Highway 16 around 3 p.m. PT Saturday. The fire, estimated at 260 hectares as of Sunday morning at 10 a.m., has prompted evacuation orders and alerts in the area. "We're very encouraged," said Gerry Thiessen, chair of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako. "It was reported back to me that [crews] felt a lot better this morning than they did yesterday when the winds were blowing." (Sarrah Storey)The district also issued an evacuation alert for the area South of Highway 16 to south of Klez Lake and east of Drywilliam Lake.

Source: CBC News May 12, 2019 18:08 UTC