Wildfire near Prince George forces evacuations in Hixon area
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 5:20 pm
A rapidly advancing wildfire near Hixon, just south of Prince George, has triggered evacuation orders and alerts for several properties. Residents face a precarious situation as firefighters battle the blaze and authorities keep a wary eye on the unfolding crisis.
Evacuation orders and alerts have been issued for a handful of properties in the north-central B.C. community of Hixon, just south of Prince George, due to a nearby wildfire discovered Friday.
PRINCE GEORGE - Five properties have been evacuated and five more are under evacuation alert near Hixon, B.C., due to a fire 53 km south of Prince George.
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