Wildfire
Evacuation Alert issued for August Lake area
Updated on
Current situation
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) has issued an Evacuation Alert in Electoral Area H near August Lake due to the August Lake wildfire. The wildfire is a threat to life and safety. Anyone in the affected area must be ready to leave on short notice.
BC Wildfire Service information
Fire name:
Evacuation Alert
Affected Area
The Alert is for areas near August Lake including:
- Properties north of Highway 3 along the Similkameen River
- South of Princeton Cemetery Road
- East of Copper Mountain Road
- West of Willies Ranch Road
Recommended actions
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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Wildfire evacuee guidance
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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.