Wildfire
Evacuation Alert issued for the French Bar Fire Area
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The Stswecem’c Xget’tem First Nation & Cariboo Regional District have issued an Evacuation Alert for the French Bar Fire Area due to the French Bar Creek (K70748) wildfire . Anyone in the impacted area must be ready to leave on short notice.
Further information will be issued as it becomes available. Please visit cariboord.ca/EOC for updates. For more information, contact:
- Stswecem’c Xget’tem First Nation: 250-305-7257
- CRD Emergency Information Line: 1-866-759-4977
Residents are encouraged to register for the Cariboo Chilcotin Emergency Notification System to receive evacuation alerts and orders by text, phone call or email.
BC Wildfire Service information
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.
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