Wildfire
Evacuation Alert issued for parts of SLRD Area C
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Current situation
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) has issued an Evacuation Alert for all properties in SLRD Area C on Collins Road to One Mile Lake to the Lillooet River due to the Signal Hill (V30852) wildfire burning out of control in the Pemberton area. Anyone in the area must be ready to leave on short notice.
An Evacuation Alert is also in place for some properties in the Village of Pemberton.
BC Wildfire Service information
Recommended actions
Follow all directions from officials:
If you are in the area under Evacuation Order, you are at risk. You must leave immediately.
Evacuate following this route(s):
Evacuate south via Pemberton Portage Road towards Pemberton.
Refer to the Evacuation Order for information specific to your community.
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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.
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Squamish-Lillooet Regional District resources
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