Donnie Creek wildfire in northern B.C. continues to grow, with more warm, dry weather forecast

Several rural properties in northern B.C. have been ordered to evacuate as the Donnie Creek wildfire continues to spread. 

The out-of-control wildfire was discovered May 12 southeast of Fort Nelson and is believed to have been caused by lightning. 

Several fires have since merged with the Donnie Creek blaze, including the West Conroy Creek, Hockey Creek and Katah Creek fires, and it is now burning over more than 1,575 square kilometres as of Monday morning.

The Peace River Regional District’s evacuation order means people in the following areas must leave their homes immediately:

The area north of Grewatsch Creek on PDR 222.The area north of kilometre 44 on Tommy Lakes Road.The area north of kilometre 20 on PDR 204 (Beatton Airport Road).Extending

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