Evacuation orders issued for 2 regions in northern B.C. as hundreds of wildfires burn | CBC News

A regional district in northern B.C. has issued two evacuation orders due to the risks from the Tsah Creek and Finger Lake wildfires.

Late Saturday night, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure closed a 12-kilometre stretch of the Highway 27 corridor between Blue Mountain Road and Kenner Road as a precautionary measure after the wildfire breached control lines.

The road was reopened early on Sunday morning, according to DriveBC, which says that limited visibility is likely in the area due to dense smoke. ✅CLEAR - #BCHwy27 The road is now open in both directions between Blue Mountain Rd and Kenner Rd after being closed due to a wildfire. Travelers can expect limited visibility with dense smoke in the area and are advised to drive with caution. #Vanderhoof#FortStJamesIt is just the latest evacuation order to be posted in B.C., which saw dozens of new fires sparked over the weekend, affecting hundreds of residents in the province's north.

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