Winds Fan Northeast BC Wildfire, but Aid Crews Working to Save Tumbler Ridge

The Murtle Lake wildfire, located within Wells Gray Provincial Park, is shown in this handout photo provided by the BC Wildfire Service on June 9, 2023. The Canadian Press/HO-BC Wildfire Service

Gusty winds have kicked up the activity of a huge wildfire in northeastern British Columbia, forcing evacuation orders for another 14 remote properties outside Fort Nelson.

The Peace River Regional District issued two evacuation orders Sunday as winds fanned the 4,660-square-kilometre Donnie Creek blaze.