Wildfire

Evacuation Order issued for the Kahntah IR #3- Fort Nelson First Nation

Updated on

June 6, 2025
8:30 pm

Current situation

The Fort Nelson First Nation has issued an Evacuation Order for the Kahntah IR #3 area due to wildfire. Anyone in the affected area must leave the area IMMEDIATELY.

Evacuation order area is described as: Kahntah IR #3. 100 kilometers south east of the community of Fort Nelson First Nation. 108 kilometers northeast of the community of Prophet River. On the east bank of the confluence of the Fontas River and Kahntah River. Latitude and longitude 58°21'18.15"N, 120°54'28.71"W. This area includes four seasonally inhabited homes and many cultural sites.

Understanding emergency events

Evacuation stages

Evacuation Alert

Be ready to leave on short notice.

Evacuation Order

You are at risk. Leave the area immediately.

Evacuation Rescind

The threat to life and safety has passed.