Wildfire
Evacuation Alert upgraded to Evacuation Order for Tetsa River area
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Current situation
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality has UPGRADED an Evacuation Alert to an Evacuation ORDER for the Tetsa River area due to the Summit Lake wildfire. Anyone in the affected area must leave the area IMMEDIATELY.
An evacuation Alert remains in effect for the area adjacent to the Order area. Residents under Evacuation Alert must be ready to leave within short notice.
BC Wildfire Service information
Fire name:
Summit Lake (G90413)
Recommended actions
Follow all directions from officials:
If you are in the area under Evacuation Order, you are at risk. You must leave immediately.
Refer to the Evacuation Order for information specific to your community.
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