UPDATE: 5:30 p.m.
The Martin Mountain wildfire near Monte Lake remains at 30 per cent contained and 150 hectares.
The blaze is reportedly still out of control.
BC Wildfire Service ground crews and air support are currently working on continuing to establish containment around the perimeter of this fire.
Currently there are 66 firefighters, two helicopters and six pieces of heavy equipment working this fire.
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UPDATE: 12:11 p.m.
The Monte Creek wildfire is now 30 per cent contained.
BC Wildfire Officials remain on scene with 25 firefighters, two pieces of heavy equipment, four water tenders, and three skimmers.
Information officer Max Birkner says they are prepared to call in helicopters and more crew if needed.
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He remains positive about gaining further containment today; however there is concern that afternoon winds could pick up in the area.
Overnight 31 firefighters remained on scene battling the blaze to help gain containment.
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UPDATE: 10:30 a.m.
DriveBC reports Highway 97 has reopened to single-lane alternating traffic. Motorists are being told to expect long delays.
The Martin Mountain wildfire just north of Monte Lake has grown to 150 hectares in size.
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UPDATE: 9 a.m.
The Martin Mountain wildfire just north of Monte Lake has grown to 150 hectares in size.
Fire Information Officer Max Birkner says 31 firefighters were working on the blaze overnight and they plan to bring in further assistance this morning.
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A RCMP officer on scene also said that fire is considered a smouldering ground fire and that officials are hoping to reopen Highway 97 today.
Birkner says it is too early to confirm the RCMP comment, but noted that it is looking good and fire and water crews are canvassing the highway to check for safe passage.
An evacuation order and alert has been issued for about 60 properties in the Monte Lake area.
The fire is suspected to be human caused. Multiple reports on social media indicate a witness saw someone flick a cigarette out the window.
Darcy Galbraith wrote on Facebook that she saw the fire start, which she believes came from a flicked cigarette a few cars in front of her.
She said they stopped and called 911 before attempting to put out the blaze themselves with water from the car, but the fire took off up the hill.
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UPDATE: JULY 27 5:46 A.M.
Highway 97 remains closed in both directions at Monte Lake because of the wildfire.
Detours are available via Highway 1, Highway 97B, Highway 97A and Salmon River Road. The estimated time of the road reopening is not available.
RCMP have set up a blockade northbound near the Hillside Store.
A police officer on scene tells us the winds are calm in the area and the fire has grown to 120 hectares overnight.
A official morning fire update is expected by the BC Wildfire Service at about 9 a.m. When crews signed off last night, they stated the fire was estimated to be about 100 hectares in size.
Thirty-one firefighters were on scene to fight the blaze, which fire officials previously said was showing aggressive behaviour due to the hot weather and high winds.
A tactical evacuation order and an extended alert are in place for threatened structures in the Monte Lake area. Full details below.
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UPDATE: JULY 26 at 9:30 p.m.
The evacuation alert from the Monte Lake area fire has been expanded to include a total of 58 properties, in an update from the Thompson-Nicola Regional District.
The following properties are currently on evacuation alert:
- 3526, 3529, 3569, 3602, 3640, 3668, 3800, 3866, 3872, 3876, 3884, 3886, 3896, 3900, 3919, 3920, 3924, 3925, 3930, 3931, 3937, 3943, 3951, 3955, 3961, 3962, 3967 Hwy 97
- 3665, 3675, 3715, 3787, 3822, 3859, 3862 Mill Rd
- 3706, 3711, 3712, 3716, 3720, 3721, 3728, 3754, 3800, 3903 Monte Lake Rd
- 4088, 4319, 4401, 4481, 4547, 4548, 4622, 4623, 4649, 4676 Paxton Valley Rd
- 4294 Strong Rd
- 5469, 5525, 5535 Westlund Rd
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An evacuation order is also in effect for several properties along Highway 97, Kristianson Rd. and Paxton Valley Rd.
Properties currently under evacuation are:
- 3847, 3851, 3865, 3871, 3875, 3877, 3885, 3889, 3901, 3907, 3913 Hwy 97
- 4120, 4121, 4205, 4225, 4249 Kristianson Rd
- 3928, 3929, 3938, 3941, 3964, 3965, 4025, 4080, 4105, 4108, 4124, 4125, 4146, 4164,
- 4178, 4188, 4198, 4199, 4212, 4242, 4264, 4265, 4278 Paxton Valley Rd
Those properties are asked to leave their house with necessities immediately and turn off all gas and electricity.
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UPDATE: 9 p.m.
The B.C. Wildfire Service says the Monte Lake fire is continuing to burn at around 100 hectares in size.
Thirty-one firefighters are on scene to fight the blaze, which fire officials previously said was seeing aggressive behaviour due to the hot weather and high winds.
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As noted in a previous update, a tactical evacuation order and an alert are in place for threatened structures in the Monte Lake area.
Wildfire officials expect another update to come in at around 10:30 p.m.
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UPDATE: 8 p.m.
The wildfire burning near Monte Lake is now estimated at 100 hectares in size and is continuing to spread.
Hot weather and high winds are causing issues for those battling the blaze.
There is currently more than 30 forestry crew members on site along with air tankers.
A tactical evacuation order and alert is in place (see previous update below), as structures are threatened.
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UPDATE: 7:30 p.m.
An evacuation order and alert has been issued for the Monte Lake area.
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Because of the potential danger to life and health, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District has ordered everyone to evacuate the following properties immediately:
- 3847, 3851, 3865, 3871, 3875, 3877, 3885, 3889, 3901, 3907, 3913 Hwy 97
- 4120, 4121, 4205, 4225, 4249 Kristianson Rd
- 3928, 3929, 3938, 3941, 3964, 3965, 4025, 4080, 4105, 4108, 4124, 4125, 4146, 4164,
- 4178, 4188, 4198, 4199, 4212, 4242, 4264, 4265, 4278 Paxton Valley Rd
Additionally, all properties located within the red Evacuation Order area, as shown on the attached map.
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If you require support services such as food and accommodation please register at the Sandman Centre at 300 Lorne Street, Kamloops, BC.
The evacuation alert is in effect for the following properties:
- 3526, 3529, 3569, 3602, 3640, 3668, 3800, 3866, 3872, 3876, 3884, 3886, 3896, 3900, 3919, 3920, 3924, 3925, 3930, 3931, 3937, 3943, 3951, 3955, 3961, 3962, 3967 Hwy 97
- 3665, 3675, 3715, 3787, 3822, 3859, 3862 Mill Rd
- 3706, 3711, 3712, 3716, 3720, 3721, 3728, 3754, 3800, 3903 Monte Lake Rd
- 4088, 4319, 4401, 4481, 4547, 4548, 4622, 4623, 4649, 4676 Paxton Valley Rd
- 4294 Strong Rd
- 5469, 5525, 5535 Westlund Rd
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UPDATE: 7:19 p.m.
The wildfire burning near Monte Lake is now estimated at 60 hectares in size and is continuing to spread.
Hot weather and high winds are causing issues for those battling the blaze.
There is currently 31 forestry crew members on site along with air tankers.
A tactical evacuation is currently taken place for homes in the area, as structures are threatened.
BC Wildfire Service says the blaze is burning away from Highway 97 and is flames are moving into the trees.
There is currently no cause for the fire.
Check back for updates.
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UPDATE: 6:20 p.m.
BC Wildfire service is responding to a blaze on Martin Mountain, located East of Kamloops and North of Monte Lake.
The fire is estimated at 30 hectares in size and both air support and ground crews are on scene.
The winds are picking in the area causing serious concerns for firefighters.
Those on social media are reporting heavy smoke blowing into the Barnhartvalle area of Kamloops.
A local State of Emergency has been declared for the Monte Lake area.
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District issued the state of emergency at 6:17 p.m.
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View of the wildfire from our bedroom window
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Highway 97 is closed in both directions near Paxton Valley Rd at Monte Lake due to Forest Fire.
According to reports the blaze broke out about 5 p.m. close to the Hiwan Ranch.
Those on social media are reporting smoke and flame in the grass close to the road.
Early reports indicate BC Wildfire is on scene with air support.
More to come.
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