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Evacuation order for Cariboo wildfire covers more than 86,000 hectares

Click to play video: 'Large fire burning in Cariboo region near community of Anahim Lake'
Large fire burning in Cariboo region near community of Anahim Lake
An evacuation order has been issued for 150 parcels of land near Anahim Lake due to the Beef Trail Creek wildfire. – Sep 3, 2025

An evacuation order, issued by the Ulkatcho First Nation and the Cariboo Regional District, is now in effect due to the Beef Trail Creek fire.

The order is for 150 parcels in the Beef Trail Creek area and covers 86,850 hectares.

Anyone in the area must leave immediately and are being asked to proceed to Highway 20 and then east to Williams Lake.

Click to play video: 'Researchers link wildfires and life expectancy'
Researchers link wildfires and life expectancy

An Emergency Service Centre has been set up at Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex, 525 Proctor St. in Williams Lake.

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The Beef Trail Creek fire is an estimated 2,771 hectares in size and burning out of control.

It is burning northwest of Anahim Lake.

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