Coldwater Band issues evacuation ORDER for Reserve #2

The Coldwater Indian Band has been forced to issue an evacuation order for Reserve #2 due to the July Mountain Wildfire.

Unlike the alerts and orders to the West of Merritt which are due to the Lytton Fire, the Coldwater Reserve is being threatened by the July Mountain Wildfire South of town.

The July Mountain wildfire is estimated at 7,476 hectares and is listed as out of control this morning.

“The fire has seen growth on the south end of the fire and the northeast flank adjacent Highway 5. This fire remains highly visible to the surrounding area,” reads the file.