60 Homes Evacuated Because of Forest Fire Near 70 Mile

Sunday, May 03, 2009 10:30 AM

Cache Creek, B.C.- Highway 97 has been reopened between Highway 1 in Cache Creek and Highway 24 , however, delays of 20 minutes or more can be expected.

The delays are because of a forest fire near 70 Mile House, which saw 60 homes evacuated. Residents have gone to the community centre in Clinton until they are allowed to return to their homes.

The cause of the fire is believed to be human, and while no one has been hurt, the flames did destroy at least one building.

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Posted on Sunday, May 03, 2009 10:30 AM in News by 250 News

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Comments

Posted by: Andyfreeze on May 3 2009 10:50 AM

Wow...and it is very early yet.
Could be a long hot summer!
Hope everyone and their homes are safe!

Posted by: thereasonableman on May 3 2009 11:01 AM

Don't forget to burn your grass, with no idea how you are going to deal with it if it gets away from you.

It's much better if you have several cases of beer handy while you watch the neighborhood burn down.