Photo courtesy: BC Wildfire Service

By Greg Fry

Wildfire

Evacuation order for the south Valemount & Cedarside areas rescinded

Aug 10, 2024 | 7:56 PM

VALEMOUNT — Update: The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George and the Village of Valemount have cancelled the BC Emergency Alert and rescinded the evacuation order for the south Valemount and Cedarside areas.

Impacted residents can return home. An evacuation alert is in place. See the affected areas in the map below:

Map courtesy: RDFFG

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The Regional District notes that conditions may unexpectedly change and make it necessary for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George or the Village of Valemount to require immediate evacuation to ensure the personal safety of our residents and front-line responders.

Information for Residents within Evacuation Alert Area: People living within an evacuation alert area are reminded that wildland interface fire conditions may unexpectedly change and make it necessary to require immediate evacuation to ensure the personal safety of our residents and front line responders.

Residents in alert areas are advised to take steps to immediately prepare themselves in the event that an evacuation is required and immediately take the following actions to help prevent damage to home, property and to prepare for personal safety:

• gather important papers and move valuables to alternate locations;

• make arrangements for pets to be moved to a safe location;

• make arrangements for livestock for a safe alternative location in case an evacuation order is issued

• prepare a 72-hour personal emergency kit for you and your family; remember to include any necessary medications in your kit. Further information about the status of fire can be found at www.bcwildfire.bc.ca

As of 9:30 p.m. on Aug.10, the Canoe Road wildfire was mapped at 9.5 hectares in size and classified as out-of-control. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Earlier: The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George has issued an evacuation order for the south Valemount and Cedarside areas due to the Canoe Road wildfire.

You must evacuate if you are in the following areas of Valemount: south of Highway 5, south of 17th Avenue and north of the Canoe River, including properties at the north end of Kinbasket Lake.

Those affected are told to head to the welcome centre at the Robson Valley Community Centre in McBride. If you are unable to evacuate, call 9-1-1.

The fire is eight hectares in size and was discovered on Saturday (Aug.10). The fire is classified as out-of-control and the cause is under investigation.

Map courtesy: BC Wildfire Service