A wildfire near Pemberton. (Google Maps)

A wildfire near Pemberton. (Google Maps)

Wildfire breaks out near Pemberton

The blaze is 50 hectares

  • Apr. 10, 2019 12:00 a.m.

A 50 hectare wildfire has broken out near Pemberton, according to BC Wildfire.

The Líl’wat First Nation has issued evacuation alerts for 15 properties but there are no evacuation alerts for the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District.

The regional district said incoming cooler weather is expected to help firefighters battle the blaze Wednesday.

Pemberton Portage road remains open but anyone in the area should watch out for firefighting crews.


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