Wildfire
Evacuation Alert for the Premier Lake and Lussier River area
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Current situation
The Regional District of East Kootenay has issued an Evacuation Alert for the Premier Lake and Lussier River area due to the Lussier River wildfire.
Anyone in the impacted area must be ready to leave on short notice.
The Evacuation Alert is for the following areas within Electoral Area E:
- Approximately six Kilometers north of Premier Lake, continues to south of Premier Lake Campground, extends approximately 2.5 kilometers west of Premier Lake, and east to the base of the mountains.
The attached map forms part of the Evacuation Alert, and residents should refer to the map to determine whether their property is in the Evacuation Alert area.
BC Wildfire Service information
Fire name:
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
BC Wildfire Service
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DriveBC
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Mental health supports
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Wildfire evacuee guidance
Find general emergency evacuee guidance. Always follow the instructions of your Local Authority or First Nation.
PreparedBC
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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.
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.