Crescent Spur Wildfire evacuation alert lifted

PRINCE GEORGE—Some good news out of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George as they have rescinded the evacuation alert for the Crescent Spur Wildfire.

The evacuation alert first came into effect on May 10, 2024 and was officially lifted at 4:30 p.m. on May 15. However, as the wildfire is still ongoing the regional district is reminding residents that an alert may be reissued and could even become an evacuation order.

It is important to develop an evacuation plan in case of an emergency and to prepare a grab-and-go kit for your family. The Province recommends including these items in your grab-and-go case:

• Non-perishable food: minimum three-day to one-week supply, with a manual can opener
• Water: four litres per person, per day for drinking and sanitation
• Phone charger, power bank or inverter
• Battery-powered or hand-crank radio
• Battery-powered or hand-crank flashlight
• Extra batteries
• First-aid kit and medications
• Personal toiletries and items, such as an extra pair of glasses or contact lenses
• Copy of your emergency plan
• Copies of important documents, such as insurance papers and identification
• Cash in small bills
• Garbage bags and moist towelettes for personal sanitation
• Seasonal clothing, sturdy footwear and emergency blanket
• Dust masks
• Whistle
• Help/OK Sign (PDF): Display the appropriate side outward in your window during a disaster.