Evacuation order issued for some properties near Hope as area wildfire spreads
The residents of at least four properties in the region of Laidlaw, just outside of Hope, have been told to get up and leave immediately, as the Flood Falls Trail wildfire draws dangerously close.
The Fraser Valley Regional District issued the evacuation alert around midday Sunday , saying there is “an immediate danger to life safety and health” for those in Electoral Area B. Specifically, residents of addresses 59100 Laidlaw Road, 59800 Hunter Creek Road, 58970 Laidlaw Road and 594020 Laidlaw Road, as well as any others without official addresses in theResidents are told to close their windows and doors, shut off gas and electrical appliances but leave their fridges and freezers on, and close their gates. They can gather critical items and pets, but are told not to take too much time or bring too much with them.
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