Portion of Evacuation Order downgraded to an Evacuation Alert for the Ponderosa wildfire

The Evacuation Order for 65 properties and 15 Parcel Identifiers (PIDs) in Electoral Area H has been downgraded to an Evacuation Alert due to the Ponderosa wildfire, part of the Slocan Lake Complex.

The area includes properties south of Lemon Creek and east of Slocan River, plus three properties accessed from Avis Rd. on the west side of Slocan River. See a map of the Evacuation Alert area below.

The Village of Slocan and properties within Electoral Area H north of Lemon Creek will remain on Evacuation Order due to the Slocan Lake Complex wildfire. See attachment for revised Evacuation Alert.

The Slocan Lake Complex includes the Aylwin Creek wildfire, Komonko Creek wildfire, Mulvey Creek wildfire, Nemo Creek wildfire, and Ponderosa wildfire. A complex is created when multiple wildfires are managed by a single Incident Management Team, and resources and equipment are shared between all incidents in the complex.

Residents that have been downgraded to an Evacuation Alert are advised there may be unseen dangers when returning to their homes and properties. The RDCK advises all residents to read through the information provided by Interior Health on how wildfires can affect your health and safety, by clicking here. Highway 6 remains closed for approximately 35 km, 1 km south of Silverton to 11 km south of Slocan.

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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