Evacuation Alert issued due to Argenta Creek wildfire
July 25, 2024
Nelson, BC: On the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has issued an Evacuation Alert due to the Argenta Creek wildfire (N71058) in Electoral Area “D”. The Evacuation Alert includes 35 parcels in the Argenta Flats area, East of the Duncan River and the Duncan Lake Dam, South of Duncan Lake and Glacier Creek Regional Park, including Duncan FSR and Argenta Road. See map of the Evacuation Alert area below.
ADDRESSES (20):
302 ARGENTA RD
359 ARGENTA RD
363 ARGENTA RD
372 ARGENTA RD
395 ARGENTA RD
398 ARGENTA RD
402 ARGENTA RD
404 ARGENTA RD
411 ARGENTA RD
420 ARGENTA RD
423 ARGENTA RD
434 ARGENTA RD
480 ARGENTA RD
512 ARGENTA RD
251 COOPER CREEK RD
304 DUNCAN FSR
512 DUNCAN FSR
525 DUNCAN FSR
529 DUNCAN FSR
531 DUNCAN FSR
PARCEL IDENTIFIERS (PIDs – Properties without an address) (15):
07-617-780
007-617-798
010-614-290
010-778-489
013-291-327
015-328-597
015-328-619
016-232-097
016-370-155
016-372-701
016-373-057
016-373-642
016-373-693
016-377-273
027-973-212
Evacuation Alert with parcel list
Evacuation Alert area map
At this time residents or visitors within the area are not required to evacuate, however the RDCK advises people to remain vigilant and be prepared to leave the area at a moment’s notice. It is recommended to prepare an emergency kit and ensure preparedness, including moving pets and livestock to a safe area, in the event the situation worsens and an Evacuation Order is enforced. Part of your plan should include where you can go if evacuated.
The Argenta Creek wildfire was first discovered on July 18 and estimated at 735 hectares. The BCWS suspects the cause to be lightning.
Updates or changes to the Evacuation Alert will be provided via the RDCK website, Facebook and Twitter as more information becomes available. For details about evacuation and emergency preparedness, along with other resources, please visit www.rdck.ca/eocinfo. The RDCK EOC public inquiry line is 250-352-7701.
For up to date information on current wildfire activity, conditions and prohibitions, call 1-888-336-7378 or visit www.bcwildfire.ca.
For more information about evacuations and emergency preparedness, along with other resources:
- Current RDCK Evacuation Alerts, Orders and Rescinds or call 250-352-7701
- Sign up for RDCK Emergency Notification System to receive notifications
- RDCK web map
- Public weather alerts for BC from Environment Canada
- BC Wildfire – Interactive Map of Current Events
- Fortis BC Outage Map or call 1-866-436-7847
- BC Hydro outage map or call 1-800-224-9376
- Nelson Hydro 1-877-324-9376
- Drive BC for highway closures and road conditions
- For BC Air Quality Health Index
- Prepared BC
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