Regional officials in B.C. warn of fast-moving water and debris from glacial lake

VICTORIA — Regional officials say water from a glacial lake near Pemberton, B.C. has started to flow downstream, threatening nearby properties.

The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District says the public must stay away from Place Creek, Poole Creek, Gates Lake and nearby water channels because of flood water from a lake that has formed near Place Glacier.

The district says in a statement that fast-moving water, debris, erosion and unstable streambanks are dangerous as water moves down Place Creek.

It says that the evacuation order for 24 properties effective since last month remains in place, and residents under evacuation order must remain out of the area until it has been rescinded.