Evacuation Alert issued for Nemo Creek 1 and 2 wildfires

The Regional District of Central Kootenay has issued an Evacuation Alert for 16 properties, and a small portion of Valhalla Provincial Park, on the West shore of Slocan Lake in Electoral Area H. 

Evacuation Alert covers the following properties, listed by parcel number: 

  • 031-885-551 
  • 007-629-966 
  • 014-040-590 
  • 014-040-859 
  • 008-541-612 
  • 017-493-544 
  • 014-040-620 
  • 017-493-552 
  • 014-040-484 
  • 017-493-536 
  • 014-039-877 
  • 014-040-646 
  • 012-162-850 
  • 007-700-326 
  • 014-040-638 
  • 014-039-923 

A map of properties under evacuation alerts can be found here.  

At this time residents or visitors within the area are not required to evacuate, however the RDCK advises people to remain vigilant and be prepared to leave the area at a moment’s notice.

It is recommended to prepare an emergency kit and ensure preparedness, including moving pets and livestock to a safe area, in the event the situation worsens and an Evacuation Order is enforced. Part of your plan should include where you can go if evacuated. 

The Nemo Creek 1 and Nemo Creek 2 wildfires were first discovered on July 18, 2024 and are both estimated at less than 1 hectare in size.

The BCWS has determined the causes to be a dry lightening strikes. 

Updates or changes to the Evacuation Alert will be provided via the RDCK website, Facebook and  X (formerly Twitter) 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. 


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