The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has expanded the boundaries for evacuation orders and alerts for a fire burning along Francois Lake.
The Island Lake Fire evacuation order is in effect for:
Binto Wo Forest Service Road (FSR) to 400 metres east of Nithi Road, Nithi Pit Road and a portion of Holy Cross Binta FSR. South of Francois Lake to above the Binta Main FSR.
The evacuation alert area has expanded to include the Stellako River 2.5 kms north from Francois Lake on the Francois Lake Road due east and north to the BC Hydro Transmission Line and south east to the Holy Cross Forest Service Road.
Check the RDBN website for more information.
