Evacuation Order issued for properties north of Slocan Lake Golf Club

The Regional District of Central Kootenay has issued an Evacuation Order for 16 properties on the east side of Highway 6 from the Slocan Lake Golf Club north to Wilson Creek due to the Wilsons Creek wildfire.  

The Evacuation Order covers the following properties: 

ADDRESSES: 

140 EAST WILSON CREEK RD 
6250 HIGHWAY 6 
6306 HIGHWAY 6 
6310 HIGHWAY 6 
260 EAST WILSON CREEK RD 
270 EAST WILSON CREEK RD 
320 EAST WILSON CREEK RD 
325 E WILSON CREEK RD 
327 E WILSON CREEK RD 
335 EAST WILSON CREEK RD 
340 EAST WILSON CREEK RD 
375 EAST WILSON CREEK RD 

 

PARCEL IDENTIFERS (PIDs – properties without an address): 

  •  006-510-311 
  • 014-707-942 
  • 025-321-650 
  • 025-321-676 

Click here for the complete list of properties and the Evacuation Order map. 

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 here 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.

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. 

The Wilson Creek wildfire was first discovered on July 24. The suspected cause is a lightning strike. 

Where to find information

The BC Wildfire Service is the primary source of information for all wildfire activity.

Regional District Central Kootenay (RDCK) is the primary source of information for evacuation orders and evacuation alerts.

Drive BC for all information on roads and road closures.


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