Information Bulletin - July 25, 2024
July 25, 2024
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) remains in regular communication with BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) to monitor the fires within the region. There are currently 108 wildfires in the Southeast Fire Centre, with 2 wildfires of note, and 81 listed as out of control. This is a dynamic situation that can change hourly, so residents are encouraged to be prepared and follow the BCWS website and the RDCK website for the most accurate and up to date information.
When viewing the full details of a wildfire on the BCWS webpage, there are tabs with further information on the response, gallery, and maps. See image below for details.
EMERGENCY Support Services (ESS) Information:
If you are on evacuation Order: go to ess.gov.bc.ca to create a profile and register with ESS.
If you require assistance with online registration, please call ESS at 1-800-387-4258
Current ESS Locations for Nemo Creek, Mulvey Creek, Ponderosa, Aylwin Creek, Argenta Creek, Glacier Creek, and Wilson Creek wildfire evacuees:
Kaslo Royal Canadian Legion, 403 5th St.
The reception centre hours are as follows:
July 25 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
* These hours are subject to change with the dynamic wildfire situation.
Nakusp & District Community Complex, 200 8 Ave NW
The reception centre hours are as follows:
July 25 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
* These hours are subject to change with the dynamic wildfire situation.
Selkirk College Castlegar Campus, 301 Frank Beinder Way
The reception centre hours are as follows:
July 25 10:00 - 2:00pm
* These hours are subject to change with the dynamic wildfire situation.
Temporary Access Permit (TAP)
Temporary Access Permits (TAP) are restricted to the following:
Critical Infrastructure or utility agencies may require access in order to service (ie. refuel, inspect) or make repairs to affected critical equipment and sites;
Members of the agriculture sector may need to make essential repairs to fencing, evacuate or check on livestock condition and care as required
Community members may request access so they can retrieve important medication, tend to their domestic animals.
Temporary Access Permit Application
Temporary Access Permit Guidelines
Slocan Lake Fires Complex:
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) has closed 12km of Highway 6 to both North and Southbound traffic due to the Slocan Lake Fires Complex. Click here for Highway closure details. Area Restriction details:Slocan Lake Complex Area Restriction
Aylwin Creek wildfire, N51065
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 due to this fire. Order details:
- July 19 Order details
- July 23 Order details.
- July 24 Order details.
- Aylwin Creek wildfire BCWS incident details page
Komonko Creek wildfire, N51210
Komonko Creek wildfire BCWS incident details page
Nemo Creek wildfire, N51103
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 due to this fire. Order details:
Mulvey Creek, N51117
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 due to this fire. Order details:
Ponderosa wildfire, N51069
On the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has issued Evacuation Alerts due to this fire. Alert details:
Wilson Creek, N51614
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 and Alert due to this fire. Please click for:
North Kootenay Lake fires:
Area Restriction details: Mt Lavina Area Restriction
Argenta Creek, N71058
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 and Alert due to this fire. Please click for:
Lower Meadow Mountain N71101
Lower Meadow Mountain BCWS incident details page
Glacier Creek, N71098
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 due to this fire. Please click for:
Howser Ridge 3, N71144
Area restriction details: Howser Ridge 3
General Information
For more information on the wildfire refer to BCWS Wildfires website, BCWS Facebook and BCWS X.
Visit www.rdck.ca/eocinfo for the complete details of all current evacuation orders and alerts. Affected residents with any questions can contact the RDCK Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) at 250-352-7701.
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The content on this page was last updated July 25 2024 at 11:48 AM