Issued on June 13, 2025 At 2000hrs (8:00 p.m.)
Official notice: Kiskatinaw River Fire Evacuation Order #6
The Peace River Regional District has issued an Evacuation Order #6 for the Kiskatinaw River Wildfire (G70422) upon recommendation from BC Wildfire Service due to immediate danger to life safety. This Order rescinds part of Evacuation Evacuation Order 4 issued June 6, 2025 At 1900hrs (7:00 p.m.)
The Evacuation Order is in effect for properties in the following area:
- 8 km south of the One Island Lake Rd.
- Easterly for 6.7 km to the BC/Alberta border
- Southerly along the BC/Alberta border for 2.7 km
- Easterly for 5.7 km, following the southern boundary of Beaverlodge Lake to a point of intersection with Hwy 52E
- Southerly along the western side of Hwy 52E for 1.7 km
- 5 km westerly to a point of intersection with the Kiskatinaw River
- Continuing westerly 8.2 km to a point of intersection with One Island Lake Rd
- Southeasterly for 4.7 km
- Northerly for 1.7 km to a point of intersection with the junction of One Island Lake Rd and Noel Rd
- Northerly following the western side of one Island Lake Rd,
- Approximately 4 km to a point of intersection with the Kiskatinaw River and One Island Lake Rd
- Easterly, crossing the Kiskatinaw River, for 11.7 km returning to a point of intersection with Hwy 52E
YOU MUST LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY!
PRRD Alerts do not affect First Nations communities on Reserve Lands or municipalities as they issue their own.
ONLINE MAP TOOL:
To see if your property is under an Evacuation Order, please go to the online map tool at and enter your address in the search bar at the top.
If you need assistance to evacuate from the area, such as for transportation, mobility, health, or other needs, please advise the person providing this notice or call 1-800-670-7773.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:
- Travel to the City of Dawson Creek by the safest route for your area. Visit Drive BC for road conditions.
- Register for Emergency Support Services (ESS) at the Reception Centre located at the Nawican Friendship Centre – 10200 17 St, Dawson Creek, BC. The Reception Centre will be open June 15, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- If you need help to meet your basic needs if evacuated, create a profile for Emergency Support Services (ESS). Creating a profile for ESS ahead of time will make it easier to access support. Once your account has been verified with BC Services, you may be eligible for Interac e-Transfer. To register for ERA, follow the steps below:
- Step 1: Visit www.ess.gov.bc.ca
- Step 2: Click ‘Create Profile’
- Step 3: Follow the BC Services Card login and registration instructions
- Step 4: If you’re evacuated, follow all instructions and evacuate. Follow the steps listed in your Evacuation Order
- Shut off all gas and electrical appliances, other than refrigerators and freezers.
- Close and lock all windows and doors
- Close gates (latch) but do not lock them.
- Gather your family and, if you have room, take a neighbour or someone needing transportation. Do not use more vehicles than needed.
- Take critical items (identification, credit cards, medicine, cell phone and charger, and keys) only if they are immediately available.
- Take pets in pet kennels or on a leash.
For further information that may pertain to the wildfire:
- Emergency information email is also available for public inquires, please email emergency-info@prrd.bc.ca
- BC Wildfire Service is responsible for the wildfire response. For updates and additional information, visit the dashboard.
- Check Road Conditions: Visit DriveBC.ca for the latest information on any road closures or detours that may be in place due to wildfire activity.
- Check BC Parks for any parks & trails closures as they may be impacted
