Evacuation Order downgraded to an Evacuation Alert for Village of Slocan and surrounding area of Electoral Area H

August 12, 2024

Nelson, BC: On the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has downgraded the Evacuation Order for 208 properties in the Village of Slocan, as well as 256 properties and 133 parcel identifiers (PIDs) in Electoral Area H to an Evacuation Alert due to the Ponderosa and Mulvey Creek wildfires, part of the Slocan Lake Complex. The Village of Slocan and surrounding area had been on Evacuation Order since July 28. See the impacted addresses and maps below. 

Village of Slocan Evacuation Alert Addresses [PDF - 1 MB]
Village of Slocan Map [PDF - 5 MB]

Rural Slocan Electoral Area H Evacuation Alert Addresses [PDF - 827 KB]
Rural Slocan Map [PDF - 12 MB]

The Boil Water Notice, originally issued on July 28, will remain in place for the Village of Slocan.

Residents that have been downgraded to an Evacuation Alert are returning to a community where the surrounding area was affected by a wildfire. Unseen dangers may linger when returning to their homes and properties, ranging from gas leaks and weakened foundations to danger trees, and exposed wires and power lines. Using caution can help reduce potential injuries. When in doubt, consult an expert for help.

Burned forests have significant hazards. This will remain for years. The fire has left behind danger trees – those are trees which can fall without warning even without a wind, due to roots being burned out. As well, watch for ash pits and mark them for safety. Ash pits are holes full of hot ashes, created by burned trees and stumps. You can be seriously burned by falling into ash pits or landing in them with your hands or feet. Warn your family and neighbours to keep clear of the pits.

The RDCK advises all residents to read through the information in this re-entry document on what to do when you return home after a wildfire.

The Slocan Lake Complex includes the Aylwin Creek wildfire, Komonko Creek wildfire, Mulvey Creek wildfire, Nemo Creek wildfire, and Ponderosa wildfire. A complex is created when multiple wildfires are managed by a single Incident Management Team, and resources and equipment are shared between all incidents in the complex.

The Ponderosa and Mulvey Creek wildfires were first discovered on July 18 and the suspected cause of both is a lightning strike.

Updates or changes to the Evacuation Alert or Order will be provided via the RDCK website, Facebook, and  X  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 or 1.866.522.7701 (toll free).

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:

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The content on this page was last updated August 12 2024 at 12:52 AM

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