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At Gun Lake, despite structure protection units on the scene, and some homeowners battling flames on their own the fire destroyed some homes and several outbuildings.
Wayne Bilawchuk, president and emergency coordinator for Dorian Bay, a community of 35 lots on the east side of the lake, said the fire sprung up there on July 12.
Wayne Bilawchuk, president and emergency coordinator for Dorian Bay, a community of 35 lots on the east side of the lake, said the fire sprung up there on July 12.
An evacuation order was issued for properties encircling Gun Lake, near Gold Bridge, at 1 p.m., but by the evening emergency officials escalated their concern.