Wildfire
Evacuation Alert issued for Lessard Lake area
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Current situation
The Cariboo Regional District and Ulkatcho First Nation have issued an Evacuation Alert for the Lessard Lake Fire Area due to the Lessard Lake wildfire (C50927). Anyone in the affected area must be ready to leave on short notice.
The following IR lands are included:
- IR Cahoose 12
- IR Andy Cahoose Meadow 16
- IR Tilkatko 17
- IR Cahoose 8
- IR Willow Meadow 9
- IR Blackwater Meadow 11
- IR Casimiel Meadow 15A
- IR Louis Squinas Ranch 14
- IR Cahoose 10
- Abuntlet Lake 4
For updates, you can:
- Register for the Cariboo Chilcotin Emergency Notification System to receive a text, call, or email regarding evacuation alerts and orders: www.cariboord.ca/EmergencyNotification
- Download the Ulkatcho First Nation app from the App Store or Google Play to receive important alerts, updates, and emergency notifications as they become available
BC Wildfire Service information
Fire name: Lessard Lake (C50927)
Fire location: 4.5 km northwest of Lessard Creek
Stage: Out of control
Recommended actions for Evacuation Alerts
Follow all directions from officials:
If you are in the area under Evacuation Alert, be ready to leave on short notice.
Refer to the Evacuation Alert for information specific to your community.
Links and resources
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Evacuation stages
Evacuation Alert
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Evacuation Order
You are at risk. Leave the area immediately.
Evacuation Rescind
The threat to life and safety has passed.
Tactical Evacuation
A sudden threat to life requires immediate action. There is no time to prepare or issue written warnings. Local emergency responders coordinate the evacuation. Follow the advice and direction of authorities.