Wildfires merge north of Clinton, B.C., evacuation order planned for 70 Mile House
Two wildfires threatening the village of Clinton, B.C., and the surrounding area merged late Saturday, a day after the Pear Lake blaze destroyed structures, including homes, on the outskirts of the community. An update from BC Wildfire Service said the Pear Lake and Fiftynine Creek blazes combined and remained very active on Sunday, moving north and northeast of the Chasm area, about 20 kilometres north of Clinton. The fire's projected growth to the north prompted the Thompson-Nicola Regional District to post a notice Sunday about a planned evacuation order for the community of 70 Mile House and the surrounding area.
- ▪Two wildfires threatening the village of Clinton, B.C., and the surrounding area merged late Saturday, a day after the Pear Lake blaze destroyed structures, including homes, on the outskirts of the community.
- ▪An update from BC Wildfire Service said the Pear Lake and Fiftynine Creek blazes combined and remained very active on Sunday, moving north and northeast of the Chasm area, about 20 kilometres north of Clinton.
- ▪The fire's projected growth to the north prompted the Thompson-Nicola Regional District to post a notice Sunday about a planned evacuation order for the community of 70 Mile House and the surrounding area.
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- ▪ Two wildfires merge north of Clinton, B.C., cross Highway 97 — The Globe and Mail
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| Publication time | Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:01:09 GMT |
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Two wildfires threatening the village of Clinton, B.C., and the surrounding area merged late Saturday, a day after the Pear Lake blaze destroyed structures, including homes, on the outskirts of the community. An update from BC Wildfire Service said the Pear Lake and Fiftynine Creek blazes combined and remained very active on Sunday, moving north and northeast of the Chasm area, about 20 kilometres north of Clinton. The fire's projected growth to the north prompted the Thompson-Nicola Regional District to post a notice Sunday about a planned evacuation order for the community of 70 Mile House and the surrounding area. The order would be issued Monday at 10:00 a.m., the district said on its Facebook page in a message that urged residents to get ready to leave.
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