Wildfire
Evacuation Alert for Summit Lake and Tetsa River area
Updated on
Current situation
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality has updated the Evacuation Alert for the Summit Lake and Tetsa River area due to the Summit Lake wildfire. Residents in the affected area must be ready to leave on 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 Alert, you must be ready to leave on short notice.
Refer to the Evacuation Alert for information specific to your community.
Links and resources
Issuing authority resources
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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.