The Lower East Adams Lake wildfire has prompted several evacuation orders in the Shuswap Lake area east of Kamloops, B.C., in what officials say is the 'most devastating' day for fires in the region's history.
The Lower East Adams Lake wildfire is more than 100 square kilometres in size and considered out of control, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service.
DriveBC said Highway 1 has been closed between Chase and Sorrento in both directions because of the Lower East Adams Lake fire, and hydro lines are down. An update is expected at noon PT Saturday. The reception centre for the Thompson Nicola Regional District is at the McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre, 1655 Island Pkwy. in Kamloops, which is accessible via Chase Creek Road.On Saturday morning, the CSRD and Interior Health issued a precautionary boil water advisory for residents from Sorrento east to the MacArthur Heights area near Blind Bay, due to concerns adequate water treatment is not being met.
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