May 17, 2023 1100 hrs (11:00 a.m.)
A number of changes have been made to the Evacuation Alert Area for the Red Creek/Stoddart Creek wildfires based on recommendations from BC Wildfire.
Red Creek/Stoddart Creek Evacuation Alert #4 now includes the new properties that were previously under an Evacuation Order; however, there are also some properties that are no longer under an Evacuation Alert.
The areas that were previously under an Evacuation Order and are now under Evacuation Alert #4 are in the northern sections of Charlie Lake (north of Highway 29 and south of mile 62 1/2, which includes the following communities:
- North Pine
- Pineview
- Northern sections of Charlie Lake (North of Highway 29 and 246 Road, south of Mile 62)
The Red Creek/Stoddart Creek Evacuation Alert has been cancelled for the southern sections of Charlie Lake, including the following communities:
- Cecil Lake
- Goodlow
- Baldonnel
- Two Rivers
- Bear Flats
The properties under Evacuation Alert #4 includes the areas north of Highway 29, 246 Road and Cecil Lake Road, west of Beatton River, Northwest of Doig River and Siphon Creek Road, extending east towards the Alberta border.
Map of Evacuation Alert Area
Map of Red Creek Stoddart Creek Fire Alert4_20230517
To search for your address to see if your property is under an Evacuation Order or an Evacuation Alert, you can use the Map Tool at http://ow.ly/fnHU50OpKnH and enter your address in the search bar at the top.
This is the time to GET PREPARED to leave your home on short notice.
An Evacuation Alert has been issued to prepare you to evacuate your premises or property should it be found necessary. Residents will be given as much advance notice as possible prior to an evacuation; however, you may receive limited notice due to changing conditions.
- Locate all family members and designate a meeting area outside the evacuation area, should an Evacuation Order be called while separated.
- Sign up for North East BC Emergency notifications at NEBCAlerts.com to receive alerts about Evacuation Orders and Alerts.
- Pack essential items for a quick departure, such as government-issued ID, medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (e.g. insurance, passports, birth certificates, banking and mortgage information), immediate care needs for dependents, cell phone and charger and, if time and space permits, personal keepsakes.
- Prepare to move disabled persons, children and/or neighbours, if they need assistance.
- Prepare to take pets with you including pet care items (leash, carrier, food) and move livestock to a safe area (if possible).
- Arrange transportation for all your household, and fill the gas tanks of personal vehicles.
- Arrange accommodation for all members of the residence, if possible.
- If you will need assistance to evacuate from the area, such as for transportation, mobility, health, or other needs, please call 1-800-670-7773.
- Wait for an Evacuation Order to be issued BEFORE evacuating.
- Monitor prrd.bc.ca and for information on evacuation orders and location of Reception Centres and hours of operation.
An Evacuation Alert checklist is available under Emergency News at https://prrd.bc.ca/evacuation-alert-checklist.
Evacuation ALERT #4 Red Creek Stoddart Creek PDF
For more information:
Additional information about Evacuation Alerts and Orders will be posted at prrd.bc.ca.
PRRD Emergency Information Line: 250-219-5210
Emergency Information Email: emergency-info@prrd.bc.ca
BC Wildfire is responsible for the wildfire firefighting response. For updates and additional information visit bcwildfire.ca.
