US EditionEvacuation Order and Alerts at August Lake Wildfire Near Princeton
OKANAGAN-SIMILKAMEEN, BRITISH COLUMBIA, JUL 13 – Evacuation orders cover nearly 50 properties as firefighters battle a 14-hectare wildfire suspected to be human-caused near residential and recreational areas.
- On July 12, 2025, the August Lake wildfire ignited east of Princeton, British Columbia, prompting evacuation orders and alerts.
- The fire likely resulted from human activity and quickly grew to 14 hectares, threatening nearby homes and infrastructure in an interface zone.
- Fire crews, including 14 firefighters, six helicopters, and six air tankers, alongside the Princeton Fire Department and RCMP, actively fought the blaze with tactical evacuations underway.
- Rob Banks stated that all available air tankers and helicopters were deployed aggressively to tackle the fire, while Fire Information Officer Cassidy Martin reported that fire activity decreased overnight due to changing weather conditions.
- The evacuation order mandated immediate departure for nearly 50 properties including the Princeton Golf Club, with about 60 more on alert, indicating ongoing risk and prioritization of community safety.
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An out of control wildfire just east of Princeton, B.C., has forced dozens of residents to flee their homes and prompted an evacuation alert for nearby properties, as fire crews continue to fight the blaze.
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