UPDATED JUNE 14, 2025: Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Wildfire Updates

June 14, 2025

Public Update: June 14, 2025 @ 1100

Active evacuation orders & alerts  

Evacuation decisions are made proactively with public and responder safety as the top priority.

Kiskatinaw River Wildfire (G70422)

Peace River Regional District, BC –

As of June 13, 2025 @2000: Active Orders: #1, #2, #3, #6. Active Alerts: #8

Changes made today are:

  • Evacuation Orders #1, #2, #3, – are still in place.
  • Evacuation Orders #4, #5, are cancelled
  • NEW Evacuation Order #6 (ISSUED JUNE 13, 2025 @2000) – replaces part of Order #4
  • Evacuation Alerts #5, #6, #7 – are cancelled.
  • NEW Evacuation Alert #8 (ISSUED JUNE 13, 2025 @2000) – replaces part of Orders #4, #5 & Alert #6.

View all maps and updates on PRRD Website

County of GP GPREP, AB – Evacuation Order rescinded June 13, 2025 & Alert area downgraded. View details on GPREP website

If you are under an Evacuation Order, you must leave immediately. If you are under an Evacuation Alert, be prepared to leave on short notice. Evacuation decisions are made proactively with public and responder safety as the top priority.

Pocket Knife Creek Wildfire (G80352)

Evacuation Orders #1, #2, #3 RESCINDED JUNE 13, 2025.

Evacuation Alerts #2, #3 are still in place

NEW Evacuation Alert #4. (ISSUED JUNE 13, 2025 @ 1700) – replacing Orders #1-3.

View them on PRRD Website

Alces River Wildfire (G80497)

Evacuation Alert #1  Cancelled RESCINDED JUNE 13, 2025. View it on PRRD Website

How to check your status

Use the PRRD Alert Map Tool: https://prrd.bc.ca/evacmaptool/

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Current situation June 14, 2025 @ 1100

Today June 14, based on updated recommendations from BC Wildfire, and thanks to recent precipitation in the region, we have been able to reassess many Evacuation Orders and Alerts. As a result, a number of Orders and Alerts have changed. If you are in an affected area, please take a moment to review the latest information and ensure you are aware of the current status for your location. Full details and updated maps are available at prrd.bc.ca.

The PRRD EOC has opened a Resiliency Centre this weekend at the Nawican Friendship Centre, Dawson Creek. For essential supports and services to evacuated residents in the days ahead.

Wildfire Evacuee Resiliency Centre – Dawson Creek

Nawican Friendship Centre, 10200 17 St, Dawson Creek, Saturday, June 14 & Sunday, June 15, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Priority fires

Kiskatinaw River Wildfire (G70422)

The Kiskatinaw River Wildfire, currently estimated at 26,628 hectares, has crossed into Alberta from its origin in the Peace River Regional District. PRRD is working together with the unified command of: BC Wildfire Service, Alberta Wildfire, the County of Grande Prairie, to coordinate the cross-border response. Active suppression efforts continue on both sides of the border.

Rapid Damage assessments in Kelly Lake community are in progress. Structural protection crews are working 24/7 in community. Updates to come soon.

Today, June 14, due to favourable weather conditions, significant changes were made to the borders of multiple evacuation orders and alerts for this wildfire. If you are in an affected area, please take a moment to review the latest information and ensure you are aware of the current status for your location. Full details and updated maps are available at prrd.bc.ca.

The community of Kelly Lake is still under Evacuation Order. No re-entry is permitted at this time, and no timeline has been established for lifting the current Evacuation Orders.

Weather & fire behaviour – Kistatinaw River Wildfire – June 14, 2025

From BC Wildfire: Today, June 14, expect steady rain with northwest winds at 10 to 15 km/h. The temperature will reach a high of 14°C, and relative humidity will be at least 75%. Fire behaviour is expected to be similar as yesterday with rain likely to continue in the central parts of the Prince George Fire Centre, and heavier rain likely in the Dawson Creek area. Rain will ease off to scattered showers on Sunday. Thunderstorms may develop in the afternoon as skies begin to clear, and temperatures rise. Humidity will stay moderate.

On Monday, another weather system will bring more showers and possible thunderstorms in the afternoon. Similar weather is expected Tuesday, with more afternoon showers and storms in the Dawson Creek Zone.

Firefighting crews are working on strengthening containment lines, supported by aircraft. Heavy equipment continues working on building fire guards on the northeast side of the fire. These operations are essential for creating tight, secure containment lines that prevent further spread. Structure protection personnel will continue to test and maintain systems in One Island Lake, Highway 52E and Kelly Lake.

Due to recent rainfall, favourable weather conditions, and the continued efforts of firefighting crews, the County of Grande Prairie has downgraded the evacuation order and alert in specific areas. PRRD EOC has also downgraded orders and alerts for the region. See these at prrd.bc.ca.

Please note: This map is for illustrative purposes only. For official information on evacuation orders and alerts within the Peace River Regional District (BC), please visit: www.prrd.bc.ca.

The area of wildfire shown on the Alberta side of the border falls under the jurisdiction of the County of Grande Prairie and the Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP). For the most current information on Alberta County of Grande Prairie evacuation orders, alerts, and local impacts, please visit GPREP: https://www.gprep.ca/

Pocket Knife Creek Wildfire (G80352)

The Pocket Knife Creek Wildfire now spans an estimated 159,000 hectares, making it one of BC’s largest active wildfires. It remains classified as out of control by the BC Wildfire Service. In response, the Peace River Regional District has issued Evacuation Alerts for areas along Highway 97 North, including several nearby communities. The Prophet River First Nation is conducting voluntary evacuations for vulnerable members. As of June 9, Area Restrictions are in place on Crown land to support suppression efforts. The wildfire is believed to have been caused by lightning, with hot, dry weather driving its rapid growth.

On June 13, 2025, Alert #4 was issued to replace Orders #1, #2, & #3.

Road conditions across the region – NO CHANGE

  • Highway 52 East, between One Island Lake Road and Hiding Creek Road, remains closed in both directions.
  • Alaska Highway North of Fort Nelson: The Highway was CLOSED at 6 am as scheduled at Km 485 and Km 648.
  • Alaska Highway South of Fort Nelson: The Highway remains open. Possible limited visibility from smoke.

Conditions can change at any time. Check Road Conditions: DriveBC

Community messages

The PRRD Emergency Operations Centre is committed to keeping you informed. Monitor trusted sources and follow all official Evacuation Orders and Alerts.
Thank you for supporting neighbours and responders. Your resilience keeps our communities safe.

Dawson Creek Resiliency Centre – June 13, 2025

Saturday, June 14 & Sunday, June 15 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Nawican Friendship Centre, 10200 17 St, Dawson Creek.

Temporary Access Permits for Kelly Lake – June 13, 2025

Only essential deliveries (such as water, fuel, or other critical resources) are permitted to apply. Access not guaranteed.

Flood Preparedness & Sandbag Availability for PRRD Residents – to be posted on June 14, 2025

Potential localized flooding. Sandbags are available at several locations throughout the Peace Region for PRRD residents

Mental well-being resources

  • Suicide Crisis Hotline: Call 9-8-8 |  Text 9-8-8  |  A safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
  • Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789 (no area code needed)
  • Mental Health – Help starts here: https://helpstartshere.gov.bc.ca/

Take care of your mental well-being by taking time each day to purposefully focus on something other than the emergency. Read, play, watch, work, enjoy. While challenging, you must take time to recharge. Next, turn anxiety into action. Take steps to make a plan and get prepared for next steps.

For further information that may pertain to the wildfire, emergency response and recovery:

Alberta residents:

 

➡️ Please follow all official Evacuation Orders and Alerts issued by your local authority.

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