The Donnie Creek wildfire burning north of Fort St. John, B.C. has grown to nearly 136,000 hectares after high temperatures and winds Saturday caused the fire to spread, according to BC Wildfire Service. As a result, many are being told to leave their homes
The Donnie Creek wildfire is an estimated 135,991 hectares as of Saturday evening, according to the BC Wildfire Service. It is burning roughly 160 km north of Fort St. John.
The Peace River Regional District has issued a new evacuation order and alert for the Donnie Creek/Tommy Lakes wildfires. The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality has also upgraded an evacuation alert to an order.