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Evacuation Alerts RESCINDED for Sumas Prairie
The City of Abbotsford has RESCINDED all existing Evacuation Alerts for the Sumas Prairie.
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Evacuation Alerts rescinded near Peachland
The Regional District of Central Okanagan has rescinded all Evacuation Alerts near Peachland due to the Munro Lake wildfire. For more information, visit: https://www.cordemergency.ca/
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BC Emergency Alert system TEST: May 6, 2026 at 1:55 pm
A test of the BC Emergency Alert system occurred on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 1:55 p.m. (PDT). BC Emergency Alerts are broadcast on TV, radio, and cell phones to provide urgent, life-saving information during emergencies.
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BC Emergency Alert and Evacuation Order issued for Christina Lake
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has RESCINDED the Evacuation Order for the Christina Lake area due to the Spaulding Creek wildfire. The threat to life and safety has passed.
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BC Emergency Alert issued for Fraser River from the confluence of Churn Creek to Little Leon Creek
This BC EMERGENCY ALERT has expired. For more information on the Chilcotin River Landslide, visit:
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BC Emergency Alert issued for Hanceville to the Gang Ranch Rd Bridge
This BC EMERGENCY ALERT has expired. For more information on the Chilcotin River Landslide, visit:
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BC Emergency Alert and Evacuation Order issued by Cariboo Regional District and District of Wells
The Cariboo Regional District and the District of Wells issued a BC Emergency Alert and Evacuation Order for the District of Wells, Barkerville, the Bowron Lakes Community, and the west side of the Bowron Lakes chain. Wildfires in the area posed a threat to human life. Impacted residents needed to evacuate immediately.
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Evacuation Alerts issued for several Reserves
The Cook’s Ferry Indian Band has issued Evacuation Alerts for several Reserves including the following IRs: 1, 3, 4, 4a, 4b, 4c, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11a, 16, 17, 19, and 20. Due to the Shetland Creek wildfire, anyone in the affected areas should be ready to leave on short notice.
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BC Emergency Alert System Test: November 15, 2023
BC Emergency Alerts are broadcast on TV, radio, and cell phones to provide urgent, life-saving information during emergencies. A TEST of the BC Emergency Alert system occurred on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 1:55 p.m. (PST). BC Emergency Alert TEST Message This is a TEST of the BC Emergency Alert system. This is ONLY a…
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BC Emergency Alert System Test: November 15, 2023
BC Emergency Alerts are broadcast on TV, radio, and cell phones to provide urgent, life-saving information during emergencies. A TEST of the BC Emergency Alert system occurred on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 1:55 p.m. (PST). BC Emergency Alert TEST Message This is a TEST of the BC Emergency Alert system. This is ONLY a…
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BC Emergency Alert: Evacuation Order in Peace River Regional District. Sept. 15, 2023.
An Evacuation Order has been issued by the Peace River Regional District due to the Stoddart Creek wildfire. The Evacuation Order includes the following area: Following the southern boundary of Blueberry River First Nations reserve lands and the Blueberry River east to the bridge on the Prespatou Road South along Prespatou Road to a point 3.2…
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Emergency Alert: Evacuation Order for Scotch Creek, Lee Creek, Celista, Magna Bay and Little River Areas due to Wildfire. Aug 18, 2023.
An Evacuation Order and a BC Emergency Alert has been issued by the Skwlāx te SecwepemcúÍecw and Columbia Shuswap Regional District due to the Lower East Adams Lake Wildfire. Impacted residents should evacuate the area immediately. For a map of the impacted area visit: https://alertable.ca/#/details/2023/339202 Columbia Shuswap Regional District updates: Twitter Facebook Alert Message BC EMERGENCY…
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Emergency Alert: Evacuation Order for Turtle Valley due to Wildfire. Aug 18, 2023.
An Evacuation Order and a BC Emergency Alert has been issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District due to wildfire. Impacted residents should evacuate the area immediately. More information & map: Evacuation Order (PDF) Thompson-Nicola Regional District updates: Twitter Facebook Alert Message BC EMERGENCY ALERT issued by TNRD due to the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire. Evacuate…
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BC Emergency Alert: Evacuation Order for Rose Valley and West Kelowna Estates due to Wildfire. Aug. 17, 2023.
For the latest information on Evacuation Order and Alerts due to Wildfires in BC: Current Wildfire Information This page is no longer being updated. An Evacuation Order and a BC Emergency Alert have been issued by the City of West Kelowna and the Regional District of Central Okanagan due to the McDougall Creek wildfire. Impacted…
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BC Emergency Alert: Evacuation Order for parts of Osoyoos and surrounding area due to wildfire. July 29, 2023.
On Saturday, June 29, 2023, at 2227, a BC Emergency Alert announcing an Evacuation Order was issued by the Town of Osoyoos and the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen due to wildfire. Impacted residents should evacuate the area immediately. An Evacuation Alert has also been issued for nearby areas (details below). BC Emergency Alert Message Evacuation…
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Emergency Alert: Evacuation Order Expanded for Electoral Areas “J” & “L” due to Wildfire. July 23, 2023.
An Evacuation Order Expansion and a BC Emergency Alert has been issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District due to the Ross Moore Lake wildfire. Impacted residents should evacuate the area immediately. More information & map: Evacuation Order (PDF) Thompson-Nicola Regional District updates: Twitter Facebook Alert Message BC EMERGENCY ALERT issued by TNRD due to wildfire. Evacuate immediately if you are…
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Emergency Alert: Evacuation order for Electoral Areas “J” & “L” due to wildfire. July 22, 2023.
This Alert has been expanded. For the most up to date information, click here. An Evacuation Order and a BC Emergency Alert has been issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District due to the Ross Moore Lake wildfire. Impacted residents should evacuate the area immediately. More information & map: Evacuation Order (PDF) Thompson-Nicola Regional District updates: Twitter Facebook…
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Emergency Alert: Evacuation Order for Maxhamish Lake area due to wildfire. June 28, 2023.
This alert and order are no longer active. An Evacuation Order remains in place within the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality due to wildfire. Impacted residents should evacuate the area immediately. More information & map: Evacuation Order (PDF) Northern Rockies Regional Municipality updates: Twitter Facebook BC Wildfire Service fire location & status: Ittsi Creek wildfire On…
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Emergency Alert: Evacuation Order for Peavine Lake Area due to wildfire. June 08, 2023.
This event is still ACTIVE. For the latest updates visit: Wildfire Information: Peace River Regional District. June 9, 2023. An Evacuation Order and a BC Emergency Alert has been issued by the Peace River Regional District due to the Peavine Creek wildfire. Impacted residents should evacuate the area immediately. More information & map: Evacuation Order…
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Emergency Alert: Evacuation Order for Peace River Regional District due to wildfire. June 06, 2023.
This Evacuation Order is still in effect. See updated wildfire information at: Current Wildfire Information in BC An Evacuation Order and a BC Emergency Alert have been issued by the Peace River Regional District due to wildfire. Impacted residents should evacuate the area immediately. More information & map: Evacuation Order and Evacuation Alert (PDF) Peace…
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Emergency Alert: Evacuation Order for Cameron River and Halfway area due to Wildfire. May 15, 2023.
This Evacuation Order is still in effect. See updated wildfire information at: Current Wildfire Information in BC An Evacuation Order and a BC Emergency Alert has been issued by the Peace River Regional District due wildfire. Impacted residents should evacuate the area immediately. More information & map: Evacuation Order (PDF) BC Wildfire Service fire location & status: Cameron River…
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Emergency Alert: Evacuation Order for Charlie Lake area due to Wildfire. May 15, 2023.
This Evacuation Order is still in effect. See updated wildfire information at: Current Wildfire Information in BC An Evacuation Order and a BC Emergency Alert have been issued by the Peace River Regional District due wildfire. Impacted residents should evacuate the area immediately. More information & map: Evacuation Order (PDF) BC Wildfire Service fire location &…
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Emergency Alert: Evacuation Order for Stoddart Creek due to Wildfire. May 13, 2023.
The Evacuation order for Stoddard Creek is still active. See the Current Wildfire Information page for further updates. An Evacuation Order and a BC Emergency Alert have been issued by the Peace River Regional District due to the Stoddart Creek Wildfire. Impacted residents should evacuate the area immediately. More information & map: Evacuation Order (PDF)…
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Emergency Alerting System Test: May 10, 2023.
A test of the BC Emergency Alert system occurred on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 1:55 p.m. During the test, the public heard an alert tone and received a test message on radio, TV and compatible cell phones. BC Emergency Alerts are broadcast on TV, radio, and cell phones to provide urgent, life-saving information during…
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Emergency Alert: Evacuation Order for Red Creek and Lower Cache areas due to wildfire. May 6, 2023.
This post is no longer being updated. Visit the Current Wildfire Information webpage for updates. Peace River Regional District updates: Facebook Twitter BC Wildfire Service fire location & status: Red Creek wildfire Resources This BC Emergency Alert was broadcast on TV, radio and to compatible and connected cell phones in and near the impacted area. These…
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Emergency Alert: Evacuation Order for Hudson’s Hope due to wildfire. September 10, 2022.
Emergency Alert: Evacuation due to Battleship Mountain wildfire. September 10, 2022. Evacuation Area: the entire District of Hudson’s Hope and the area immediately surrounding Farrell Creek Rd, Beryl Prairie Rd, Johnson Creek and Stubley Creek. An Evacuation Order and an Emergency Alert has been issued by District of Hudson’s Hope and Peace River Regional District…
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Emergency Alert: Evacuation Order for Community of Kelly Lake, in Electoral Area D, due to Wildfire. September 04, 2022.
An Evacuation Order and an Emergency Alert has been issued by the Peace River Regional District for the Community of Kelly Lake, in Electoral Area D, due to wildfire. Impacted residents should evacuate the area immediately. Alert Message EVACUATION ORDER issued by the Peace River Regional District, with support from EMBC. Immediately evacuate if…
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CANCELLED: Amber Alert: July 29, 2023.
The Surrey RCMP issued an Amber Alert on July 19, 2023. The Alert ended on July 29th with the children found safe. Recommended actions When an amber alert is issued: If you receive an Amber Alert, watch for the child, suspect, and/or vehicle described in the Alert DO NOT approach the victim or suspect: Do…
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UPDATED: Evacuation Order for Goodlow due to wildfire. May 06, 2023.
This post is no longer being updated. Visit the Current Wildfire Information webpage for updates. Peace River Regional District updates: Twitter Facebook BC Wildfire Service fire location & status: Boundary Lake wildfire Resources What to expect during emergency evacuation How emergency alerts work in BC What to expect during a wildfire in BC