Wildfire
BC EMERGENCY ALERT: Evacuation Order for the Kiskatinaw River area
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The Peace River Regional District has issued an Evacuation Order for the Kiskatinaw River area (Electoral Area D). A BC Emergency Alert was sent to people in the Evacuation Order area, instructing them to leave NOW. An Evacuation Alert is also in effect for nearby residents to the north.
BC EMERGENCY ALERT issued by the Peace River Regional District due to the Kiskatinaw River Wildfire, G70422.
Evacuate immediately if you are in the following area: Kelly Lake and the areas North of Campbell Lake, West of Tent Lake, South of Twin Lakes, and East to the Alberta border.
The Kiskatinaw River Wildfire, G70422 poses a threat to human life.
Evacuate to Sudeten Hall, 1901 Alaska Highway in Dawson Creek.
If you are unable to evacuate call 9-1-1.
This map shows the area under Evacuation Order in red.
BC Wildfire Service information
Fire name: Kiskatinaw River Wildfire (
Recommended actions for Evacuation Order
Follow all directions from officials:
If you are in the area under Evacuation Order, you are at risk. You must leave immediately.
Evacuate to: Sudeten Hall, 1901 Alaska Highway, in Dawson Creek, B.C.
Refer to the Evacuation Order for information specific to your community.
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You are at risk. Leave the area immediately.
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