Search-and-rescue officials say GPS apps are rerouting people escaping the closure of Highway 97 onto a remote forest road that leads straight into the fire's path. This grants authorities powers to restrict travel, secure accommodation for evacuees, prevent price gouging and ration fuel if required. Officials say the fire has reached 'Rank 5' behaviour, the most dangerous classification. Officials are urging residents to ignore GPS shortcuts and rely solely on DriveBC for verified closures and safe evacuation routes. Officials say conditions are changing "minute by minute," with air rescue remaining the priority as crews continue to monitor the fire's advance toward populated areas.