Two wildfires near Clinton, British Columbia merge and continue to threaten the surrounding area, according to updates from the BC Wildfire Service and local reporting. The Pear Lake fire and the Fiftynine Creek blaze combine late Saturday, and the combined fire remains very active. The fire is reported to be moving north and northeast of the Chasm area and has stretched to nearly 670 square kilometres. Residents near the community are facing evacuation measures: an evacuation order is issued for 70 Mile House, with authorities citing the out-of-control Pear Lake wildfire north of Clinton. The National Observer reports the Pear Lake blaze destroys structures, including homes, on the outskirts of Clinton after burning before the merger. Across the sources, the key point is that the fires have combined and remain active, and that emergency officials are issuing evacuation orders for areas at risk, including 70 Mile House. Further updates on fire behaviour and any additional orders are expected as conditions change.