The Cariboo Regional District has issued an evacuation alert for properties near the Martin Lake wildfire, which is burning out of control in British Columbia's central Interior, approximately 220 km west of Williams Lake. The blaze, discovered Sunday and believed to be lightning-caused, has grown to about 290 hectares, with BC Wildfire Service crews and aviation resources actively working to limit its spread.
Wildfire in B.C. central Interior triggers evacuation alert, fire crews on scene
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The Cariboo Regional District has issued an evacuation alert for properties near the Martin Lake wildfire, which is burning out of control in British Columbia's central Interior, approximately 220 km west of Williams Lake. The blaze, discovered Sunday and believed to be lightning-caused, has grown to about 290 hectares, with BC Wildfire Service crews and aviation resources actively working to limit its spread.
Trending- 1 Martin Lake fire discovered Sunday
- 2 Cariboo Regional District issued evacuation alert
- 3 BC Wildfire Service crews and aviation resources on site
- 4 Report first published June 17, 2025
- Properties are under evacuation alert
- Potential for rapid spread of the wildfire
- Resources are being deployed to limit the fire
What: An evacuation alert has been issued due to the Martin Lake wildfire, which is burning out of control.
When: Discovered Sunday; report published June 17, 2025.
Where: British Columbia's central Interior, 220 kilometres west of Williams Lake, Cariboo Regional District.
Why: The wildfire is burning out of control and conditions could change quickly, necessitating preparation for evacuation. Most fires are believed to be lightning-caused.
How: Cariboo Regional District issued an evacuation alert; BC Wildfire Service crews and aviation resources are on site working to limit spread.