A wildfire has just been reported 10 kilometres northwest of Princeton on Highway 5A.File photo

A wildfire has just been reported 10 kilometres northwest of Princeton on Highway 5A.File photo

Homes evacuated north of Princeton

Properties in the Summers Creek Road and Dry Lake area are being evacuated.

Properties between Summers Creek Road and Dry Lake north of Princeton along Highway 5A are in the process of being evacuated due to a wildfire by first responders. The area evacuated is approximately 10 km north of Princteon. The BC Wildfire Service, RCMP and the Town of Princeton Fire Service are on scene.

An Emergency Social Services Reception Centre is being set up at the Riverside Community Centre in Princeton at 148 Old Hedley Road.

DriveBC shows that Highway 5A between Aspen Grove and Princeton has been closed to traffic. Consult www.drivebc.com for updates.

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