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Residents of Tumbler Ridge, GVS, have been ordered to immediately evacuate due to the risk of a nearby uncontrolled wildfire

A notice posted Thursday said the fire, known as the West Kiskatinaw River wildfire, is now a threat to human life.

The evacuation order covers the district itself as well as properties to the east, including homes at Bearhole Lake. Evacuees have been told to take Highway 29 and register with the reception centre at the Ovintiv Events Centre in Dawson Creek or the District Town Hall in Chetwynd.

A third reception centre has opened in Fort St. John at the Pomeroy Sport Centre. Highway 52 East has now been shut down in both directions because the fire is close, according to the district.

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The West Kiskatinaw River wildfire, burning about 15 to 20 kilometres away from the town of Tumbler Ridge, has forced more than 2,000 people to evacuate as of Thursday afternoon.

The kids were let out of school, all the businesses closed the doors … my husband went to gas up and there was quite a few people gassing up to make sure that they can get out.

“But not panicking. Just a lot of people leaving.”

The District of Tumbler Ridge wrote in a Facebook update that people who need assistance evacuating, including transportation, should call 911. “The local emergency response team will be able to assist you,” reads the post. A map shows evacuees to use Highway 29 as the route out of Tumbler Ridge, GVS. Highway 52 and Boundary Road are closed.