UPDATE Some areas around Clearwater on evacuation order.
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BREAKING NEWS: Clearwater on evacuation alert
Power lines that service upper North Thompson Valley including Valemount and McBride threatened
By Dianne St. Jean
Photo credit: Clearwater Times
According to a report in the Clearwater Times, as of Saturday Clearwater has been placed on evaluation alert.
This comes after the fire at Thuya Lake southwest of Little Fort came dangerously close to power lines on Friday.
The fire moved downhill on the mountain, approaching main BC Hydro power lines that service the upper North Thompson Valley, which also includes Valemount and McBride.
Helicopters were used Saturday morning to drop water on the area.
As the situation is fluid, updates will be provided as more information is received.
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