Evacuation Order and Alert issued for Aylwin Creek wildfire

July 18, 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 Order for 11 properties in Electoral Area “H”, specific addresses listed below, and an Evacuation Alert for 91 properties in Area “H” See map of the area affected with the Evacuation Order area indicated in RED and Evacuation Alert area indicated in YELLOW below.

Properties under Evacuation Order:
8905 Highway 6
8755 Highway 6
8651 Highway 6
8941 Highway 6
8953 Highway 6
8961 Highway 6
8921 Highway 6
8749 Highway 6
8851 Highway 6
8751 Highway 6
8821 Highway 6

Evacuation Order [PDF - 807 KB]

Evacuation Alert including impacted addresses [PDF - 852 KB]

For a map of the Evacuation Order and Alert area click here.

The RDCK has declared a State of Local Emergency for Electoral Area ‘H’ due to the Aylwin Creek wildfire. Under B.C.’s Emergency Program Act, when a State of Emergency is declared, it provides the RDCK’s Emergency Operations Centre greater flexibility to access resources and respond efficiently to the imminent threat of wildfire across the region.

Residents and Visitors are required to leave the Evacuation Order area immediately. Evacuated residents are asked to go to their pre-arranged emergency locations and register online with Emergency Support Services (ESS) at https://ess.gov.bc.ca/. If you do not have a pre-arranged location and require support, please report to the Royal Canadian Legion at 502 Harold St, Slocan BC V0G 2C0. Short-term assistance for immediate needs of food, shelter and clothing may be provided by ESS volunteers following registration at the above website. For further assistance you can call the RDCK EOC pubic inquiry line at 250.352.7701.

ESS may not be able to accommodate your pets, so make sure you have prepared your pets by having appropriate cages, food, water and bowls, and ensure they are wearing identification. You may wish to arrange to have your pets cared for by family or friends.

Access to the Evacuation Order area is being controlled. You will not be permitted to return to your home during and Evacuation Order unless it is safe to do so and you have been given permission by local officials and emergency personnel.

The Aylwin creek wildfire was first discovered on July 18th and is currently estimated at 10 hectares. The BCWS has determined the cause to be lightning.

Updates or changes to the Evacuation Order 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.

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The content on this page was last updated July 18 2024 at 6:53 AM

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