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Wai said they don&#8217;t believe structures are in danger right now and they hoped BC Wildfire Service crews, on land and in the air, would have the fire contained within hours. He said those who have been ordered to leave should go to the reception centre at the Adams Lake Conference Centre. 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The village said in a statement that the nearby Neskonlith Indian Band issued an evacuation order because of the fast-spreading wildfire that was discovered Monday. Neskonlith Chief Irwin Wai told CFJC news that the band ordered people in 40 properties to leave. Wai said they don&#8217;t believe structures are in danger right now and they hoped BC Wildfire Service crews, on land and in the air, would have the fire contained within hours. He said those who have been ordered to leave should go to the reception centre at the Adams Lake Conference Centre. 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