The Village of Clinton is under an evacuation alert as of Wednesday afternoon due to the Fiftynine Creek wildfire burning nearby
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In addition, the Thompson Nicola Regional District has expanded an evacuation order and an evacuation alert for the Bonaparte Plateau area in Electoral Area E due to the same wildfire
The Fiftynine Creek wildfire is an estimated 10,277 hectares and was discovered on July 17
It is believed to have been started by lightning
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Wildfire triggers evcuations and highway closures
For residents under evacuation alert, they should be ready to leave at a moment’s notice
There will also be an event at the community hall on Thursday at 6 p.m. to discuss evacuation preparedness
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Residents under evacuation alert should make a plan if they have to leave quickly, pack essential items and make plans for pets and livestock
If transportation assistance is required, contact the Village of Clinton at 250-459-2261
For information on Evacuation Orders and locations of Reception Centres, refer to eoc.tnrd.ca or emergencyinfobc.ca.
