remain under evacuation order on Thursday due to wildfires raging nearby, with thousands more on standby to leave their homes at a moment's notice. Villages near Kamloops on alertFire activity is also affecting entire communities directly south of the Cariboo region. Strong winds fanned a wildfire near Barnes Lake on Wednesday, pushing it to 78 square kilometres in size. People living on a further 117 properties near Young Lake were also told to leave for a safer area. Anyone placed under an evacuation order must leave the area immediately.

Source: CBC News July 15, 2021 15:32 UTC