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By CKPG Today

Evacuation order

Big Creek wildfire sparks evacuation order

Jul 1, 2023 | 7:47 AM

TAKLA FIRST NATION — The Big Creek wildfire, located approximately 125 kilometres north of Fort St. James, has sparked an evacuation order.

The order covers 32 properties with an evacuation alert for the area first issued earlier this week.

The order was issued by the Takla First Nation, BC Parks, and the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako at 5 p.m. Friday.

“Because of the danger to life and health the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, has issued an evacuation order for all residents and lands in the Germansen Landing and 12 Mile area, accessed off Thutade Forest Service Road (FSR), including the North Takla Lake 12 Reserve. Additionally, lands accessed by the Germansen Lake Mainline FSR, including areas of the Omineca Provincial Park and private resource operations west of Germansen Lake,” reads the order.

A reception centre for evacuees is located at the Vanderhoof Municipal Arena at 340 Columbia Street East or contact the Emergency Support Services Director at 778-916-1995. Those needing transportation from the evacuation order area can call the Regional District at 250-692-1553.

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Evacuees are also asked to:

• Close all windows and doors
• Shut off all gas and electrical appliances, other than refrigerators and freezers
• Close gates (latch) but do not lock
• Gather your family: take a neighbour or someone who needs help
• Take critical items (medicine, purse, wallet, and keys) only if they are immediately available. Take pets in pet kennels or on a leash.
• Do not use more vehicles than you must.
• If you require assistance for livestock, please call the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako at 250-692-1553.

An evacuation alert has also been issued for all residents in or near the Manson Creek community, including those accessed by Thudade Forest Service Road, including those accessed by Thudade FSR or Omineca Mining Access Road.

The BC Wildfire Service says the lightning-caused Big Creek fire is over 32,000 hectares in size and say wildfire crews, an aviation team, an incident management team, heavy protection and a structure protection team have all been deployed to fight it.

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