July 20, 2021 - 4:07 PM The Secwépemc Nation has declared a state of emergency due to the wildfires impacting its territory. “Whereas the Secwépemc Nation is facing unprecedented wildfires consuming our territory and placing our nation’s sustainability and safety at risk, our ongoing requests to federal and provincial governments for assistance to be adequately prepared, provide timely response, and initiate wholesome recovery plans has been inadequate and incomplete,” reads a press release issued by the Secwépemc Nation. The nation’s state of emergency will go into effect tonight, July 20, at 6 p.m. and remain in effect until Oct. 19 or until is is cancelled by the chiefs.
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New wildfire has popped up just west of Williams Lake
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Fire Information Officer Jessica Mack says the fire is on the east side of Soda Creek Road.
“That one is estimated to be about one hectare in size. Air tankers have actioned that fire and we do have aircraft and personnel that are working to suppress that fire right now.”
Mack says there are currently 70 active wildfires within the Cariboo.
That total includes 10 in both the Williams Lake and Quesnel fire zones, and 8 in the Chilcotin.
Most though, 42, are still within the 100 Mile House fire zone.
Mack says they have seen increased fire activity over the past couple of days, even to the point where personnel had to be pulled back on the Big Stick Lake wildfire due to safety concerns.