US EditionBCWS Responds to New Wildfire Near Chase with Firefighters, Aircraft
- On June 30, 2025, a wildfire broke out near Chase, British Columbia, leading to a mandatory evacuation of the surrounding Neskonlith Indian Band land.
- The fire was human-caused, reportedly ignited by hay catching fire on a truck descending from the Chase-Falkland area toward Harper Lake.
- The BC Wildfire Service and Chase Fire Department responded promptly with three initial attack crews, supported by helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, and fire bombers dropping water and retardant.
- As of mid-afternoon, the fire covered approximately 14 hectares, with evacuees directed to reception centres in Chase and Adams Lake, while authorities actively communicated evacuation orders and cautioned residents to proceed with caution.
- The situation remains critical as the wildfire burns out of control, prompting continuous monitoring and precautionary activation of local emergency operations centres without evacuation orders for the Village of Chase or Thompson-Nicola Regional District.
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