Evacuation Alert issued for the Felker Fire Area by the Cariboo Regional District

An Evacuation Alert has been issued (July 23) by the Cariboo Regional District for the Felker Fire Area which poses a potential threat to health, safety, and the welfare of persons.

The CRD said the alert was issued to prepare residents, visitors, and anyone using recreation areas to evacuate their premises, property, campsite, or recreational area should it become necessary.

This alert was issued for Chimney Lake South Rec Site, Chimney Lake Centre, Chimney Lake North Rec Site, Brunson Lake Recreation Site and all areas shown on their map.

The Felker Fire Area affects approximately 330 parcels in 12,667 hectares.

The Cariboo Regional District said residents will be given as much advance notice as possible to evacuation, however, you may receive limited notice due to changing conditions.

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Pat Matthews
Pat Matthews
Pat started working in the Cariboo in 1989 after spending several years in radio in Terrace. He worked in the creative department until 2017 when he switched over to news covering Williams Lake and the South Cariboo as well as being the afternoon host on Country 840 in 100 Mile House.

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