An evacuation order has been issued by the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality due to immediate danger to life safety caused by a wildfire in the Ittsi Creek and Maxhamish Lake area, west/south-west of Maxhamish Lake.
The areais bounded by:
- A line from N 59 54.759 x W 123 07.548
- A line from N 59 41.016 x W 123 07.548
- A line from N 59 41.016 x W 123 43.439
- A line from N 59 54.759 x W 123 43.439
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO IF YOU ARE IN THE ORDER AREA:
- YOU MUST LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY
- Call 9-1-1 if you are in immediate danger
- Close all windows and doors
- Shut off all gas and electrical appliances, other than refrigerators and freezers
- Close gates (latch) but do not lock
- Gather your family/co-workers and ensure everyone is accounted for: take a neighbour or someone who needs help
- Take critical items (medicine, purse, wallet, and keys) only if they are immediately available. Take pets in pet kennels or on leash.
- Do not use more vehicles then you have to.
- Do not use the telephone unless you need emergency service.