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By Greg Fry

Wildfire season

Evacuation alerts issued for Grizzly and Camsell Lake fires

Jul 11, 2021 | 7:01 PM

VANDERHOOF — The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) has issued a pair of evacuation alerts tonight.

The first is for the Grizzly Lake fire, located eight kilometres southwest of the Grizzly Lake Recreation site and about 50 kilometres south of Vanderhoof.

The Prince George Fire Centre suspects the fire was lightning-caused and say it is currently 275 hectares in size and classified as out-of-control. Initial attack and ground crews along with aerial support are currently actioning the blaze.

The RDBN, Yekooche First Nation, Tl’azt’en Nation, and BC Parks have also issued an evacuation alert for the Camsell Lake fire west of Fort St. James. That fire is currently estimated at 10 hectares in size and it’s suspected it was lightning-caused. Initial attack and ground crews are also actioning that fire.

The RDBN advises those under the alert to be prepared for an evacuation order:

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• locate all family members or co-workers and plan to meet outside the evacuation area, should an evacuation be called while separated;
• gather essential items such as medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (i.e. insurance), immediate care needs for dependents and, if you choose, keepsakes (photographs, etc.). Have these items readily available for quick departure;
• prepare to move any persons with mobility challenges and/or children.  moving pets and livestock to a safe area, if you require assistance please call the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako;
• arranging to transport your household members or co-workers in the event of an evacuation order. If you are asked to evacuate and need transportation assistance from the area please call the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako;
• arrange accommodation for your family if possible.
• In the event of an Evacuation Order, a Reception Centre will be opened if required. Monitor the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako website, www.rdbn.bc.ca for information on this Evacuation Alert and/or any changes to the situation.

For more information contact: Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako at 1-800-320-3339 or 250-692- 3195 Monday to Friday from 0830 – 1630 or contacting Emergency Management BC at 1-800-663- 3456.

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