By Wendy Perch

Tatuk Lake and Big Creek Evacuation Orders

Evacuation orders issued due toTatuk Lake and Big Creek Wildfires

Aug 22, 2023 | 5:00 AM

Evacuation orders were issued Monday night by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako due to the Tatuk Lake and Big Creek Wildfires. The orders extend to all lands, properties, and dwellings south of the Bobtail Connector Forest Service Road , extending to the RDBN boundary, and in the Germansen Landing and 12 Mile area, accessed off Thutade Forest Service Road , including the North Takla Lake 12 Reserve. Additionally, lands accessed by the Germansen Lake Mainline Forest Service Road , including areas of the Omineca Provincial Park and private resource operations west of Germansen Lake.

YOU MUST LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY. Persons who disregard this Evacuation Order and remain in the Evacuation Order area do so at their own risk. The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako may be unable to assist anyone who remains in the Evacuation Order area.

If you need transportation assistance from the area, call the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako at 250-692-1553.

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