An Evacuation Order has been issued by the Cariboo Regional District at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) for 125 parcels in Charlotte Lake Fire Area. This order covers 32,276 hectares.
Due to immediate danger to life safety due to fire, members of the RCMP or other groups will be expediting this action. You must leave the area IMMEDIATELY. Persons who disregard this Evacuation Order and remain in the Evacuation Order area do so at their own risk. Responders may be unable to assist anyone who remains in the Evacuation Order area.
Evacuation route: Proceed to Highway 20 then head east to Williams Lake.
Emergency Service Centre (ESS): Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex, 525 Proctor St, Williams Lake
For those who need additional resources, report to the ESS Centre at Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex, 525 Proctor Street, Williams Lake to register, receive assistance, and for refreshments.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:
- You must leave the area immediately.
- Gather your family: 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.
- Close all windows and doors.
- Do not shut off your natural gas.
- Close gates (latch) but do not lock.
- Do not use more vehicles to evacuate than you have to.
- Do not use the telephone unless you need emergency service.
- Register with Emergency Support Services (ESS) listed above or online through the Evacuee Registration and Assistance tool.
YOU MUST LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY
Residents are encouraged to register for the Cariboo Chilcotin Emergency Notification System to receive a text, call or email regarding Evacuation Alerts and Orders.
For Cariboo Regional District information, please visit Cariboo Regional District’s website, Emergency Operations Centre Facebook page, Twitter / X feed, or call the CRD’s emergency information line at 1-866-759-4977 (open 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily).