RDCK EOC issues Evacuation Orders to communities in Argenta Creek, Glacier Creek, Wilson Creek
By The Nelson Daily Staff
The increase in the danger of fires in the North Kootenay region has forced the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), in conjunction with the BC Wildfire Service to move from an Evacuation Alert to an Evacuation Order for the communities of Argenta and Johnsons Landing in Electoral Area D due to the Argenta Creek wildfire.
Located on the east shore of North Kootenay Lake, the Order includes 191 properties within the two communities.
The RDCK EOC has also made the same decision to issue an Evacuation Order due to the Glacier Creek wildfire (N71099) within Electoral Area “D”.
The Evacuation Order area begins South of Glacier Creek FSR, North passed Duncan Island causeway, and includes Duncan Island. The Evacuation Order includes Two (2) addresses, fifty-seven (57) parcel identifiers – PIDs, and Glacier Creek Regional Park.
Evacuation Order issued due to Argenta Creek wildfire
The Argenta Creek wildfire, the suspected cause is a lightning strike, was first discovered on July 18 and has increased to approximately 735 hectares.
The Argenta Creek wildfire Evacuation Order includes these properties.
Click this LINK for more information.
Residents and Visitors are required to leave the Evacuation Order area immediately. Evacuated residents are asked to go to their pre-arranged emergency locations. Register for Emergency Support Services (ESS) in person located at the Kaslo Legion, 403 5th St. OR register online at https://ess.gov.bc.ca or by calling 1-800-387-4258. For further assistance you can call the RDCK EOC public inquiry line at 250-352-7701.
Evacuation Order issued due to the Glacier Creek wildfire
The Evacuation Order includes Two (2) addresses, fifty-seven (57) parcel identifiers – PIDs, and Glacier Creek Regional Park. See map of the Evacuation Order area below
ADDRESSES:
- 100 GLACIER CREEK FSR
- 2290 HOWSER LAKE EAST RD
- GLACIER CREEK REGIONAL PARK
Parcel Identifiers (PIDs – properties without an address):
- 012-209-503
- 012-209-279
- 012-209-007
- 010-567-500
- 010-567-704
- 010-567-534
- 010-567-551
- 010-567-518
- 012-208-825
- 010-567-232
- 010-567-429
- 010-567-437
- 012-208-728
- 010-567-585
- 010-567-607
- 012-208-809
- 012-208-761
- 010-567-763
- 012-209-180
- 012-209-554
- 012-209-601
- 012-209-295
- 015-315-495
- 012-209-155
- 010-108-009
- 012-208-647
- 012-208-647
- 010-567-496
- 012-209-121
- 010-567-721
- 010-567-739
- 012-208-574
- 012-208-574
- 010-567-054
- 010-567-119
- 010-567-160
- 010-567-623
- 012-209-261
- 012-208-868
- 012-209-520
- 010-567-755
- 010-567-755
- 012-209-082
- 010-567-747
- 010-567-747
- 012-208-981
- 012-208-957
- 010-567-640
- 012-208-698
- 010-567-445
- 010-567-488
- 012-208-922
- 012-209-571
- 012-209-228
- 010-567-691
- 010-567-747
- 010-567-577
The Glacier Creek wildfire was first discovered on July 18. It is approximately 63 ha and the suspected cause is a lightning strike.
Residents and Visitors are required to leave the Evacuation Order area immediately. Evacuated residents are asked to go to their pre-arranged emergency locations, such as your primary residence or family or friends’ house. Register for Emergency Support Services (ESS) online at https://ess.gov.bc.ca or by calling 1-800-387-4258. Only if you need assistance should you report to the reception centre at the Nakusp & District Community Complex at 200, 8 Avenue NW Nakusp.
Evacuation Order issued due to Wilson Creek wildfire
Meanwhile, in the Slocan Valley, the RDCK EOC has issued an Evacuation Order for the Wilson Creek wildfire in Electoral H.
The Evacuation Order includes 16 properties on the east side of Highway 6 from the Slocan Lake Golf Club north to Wilson Creek. See the attachment for the complete list of properties and the Evacuation Order map.
The Evacuation Order covers the following properties:
Click this LINK to view the following properties in this Evacuation Order.
Residents and Visitors are required to leave the Evacuation Order area immediately. Evacuated residents are asked to go to their pre-arranged emergency locations. Register for Emergency Support Services (ESS) in person located at the Nakusp & District Community Complex at 200, 8 Avenue NW Nakusp OR register online at https://ess.gov.bc.ca or by calling 1-800-387-4258. For further assistance you can call the RDCK EOC public inquiry line at 250-352-7701.
ESS may not be able to accommodate your pets, so make sure you have prepared your pets by having appropriate cages, food, water, and bowls, and ensure they are wearing identification. You may wish to arrange to have your pets cared for by family or friends.
Access to the Evacuation Order area is being controlled. You will not be permitted to return to your home during the Evacuation Order unless it is safe to do so and you have been given permission by local officials and emergency personnel.
Updates or changes to the Evacuation Alert will be provided via the RDCK website, Facebook, and X as more information becomes available. For details about evacuation and emergency preparedness, along with other resources, please visit www.rdck.ca/eocinfo. The RDCK EOC public inquiry line is 250.352.7701 or 1.866.522.7701 (toll free).
For up to date information on current wildfire activity, conditions and prohibitions, call 1.888.336.7378 or visit www.bcwildfire.ca.
For more information about evacuations and emergency preparedness, along with other resources:
- Current RDCK Evacuation Alerts, Orders and Rescinds or call 250.352.7701
- Sign up for RDCK Emergency Notification System to receive notifications
- RDCK web map
- Public weather alerts for BC from Environment Canada
- BC Wildfire – Interactive Map of Current Events
- Fortis BC Outage Map or call 1.866.436.7847
- BC Hydro outage map or call 1.800.224.9376
- Nelson Hydro 1.877.324.9376
- Drive BC for highway closures and road conditions
- For BC Air Quality Health Index
- Prepared BC
