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Updates and information about Wildfires in the area

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Hullcar Mtn Wildfire Update - Monday, August 12 at 4pm

Spallumcheen Township
Monday, August 12th, 2024

BC Wildfire Service has changed the status of the Hullcar Mountain wildfire (K41796) to Being Held. This means a wildfire that is projected, based on fuel and weather conditions and resource availability, to remain within the current perimeter, control line or boundary. Last evening, August 11, 2024, the Township of Spallumcheen downgraded the Evacuation Order area to an Evacuation Alert. The previous Evacuation Alert area was moved to All Clear status. Please use the interactive map on our website to check your property's status.

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Categories: Blog, Community Engagement, Wildfires

EOC Level 1 closed

Spallumcheen Township
Friday, September 1st, 2023

The Township of Spallumcheen has activated a level 1 EOC in response to the Baker FS Wildfire K42897 located near Kendry Creek within the boundaries of the Township of Spallumcheen, on August 22, 2023 at 07:50 hours. The EOC stood down and was closed on August 30 at 11:00 am. 

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Categories: Blog, Wildfires

Preparing for Extreme Fire Conditions

Spallumcheen Township
Friday, August 18th, 2023

People are urged to be prepared for evacuations and follow all regional fire prohibitions.

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Categories: Blog, Community Engagement, Emergency Preparedness, Extreme Heat, Wildfires

Province urges - Plan ahead, be ready for wildfire risks this long weekend

Spallumcheen Township
Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023

Residents and travellers are strongly urged to plan ahead and remain vigilant this B.C. Day long weekend, with much of British Columbia experiencing elevated wildfire risk. Warm summer temperatures combined with drought conditions throughout the province are increasing the potential for wildfires. People should follow all fire bans and restrictions and be prepared for wildfires by having an emergency plan and staying informed as conditions change. Before travelling anywhere within the...

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Categories: Blog, Emergency Preparedness, Extreme Heat, Wildfires

Wildfire Update July 8, 2023 at 1625hrs

Spallumcheen Township
Saturday, July 8th, 2023

Site conditions are being confirmed with ground crews and a full update will be posted as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience. 

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Categories: Blog, Emergency Preparedness, Wildfires

Fall is FireSmart Season

Lisa
Thursday, October 27th, 2022

FireSmarting your property may feel like a spring cleaning kind of thing, but the truth is the best time to do it is in the fall and winter—and spring, too, of course. There are plenty of bigger projects and renovations that you can do to improve your property's wildfire resiliency when fire isn't an immediate threat. And the FireSmart BC Homeowner's Manual is your number one resource to get ahead of whatever situations next season may bring. Fire Smart BC Homeowner Manual

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Categories: Blog, Communications & Media Releases, Wildfires

Backcountry road closures to aid wildlife recovery

Maureen
Thursday, October 28th, 2021

Backcountry Road Closures

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Categories: Blog, Communications & Media Releases, Wildfires

Wildfire Preparedness - how to get ready

Lisa
Thursday, July 29th, 2021

The Township of Spallumcheen staff and the Armstrong Spallumcheen Fire Department continue to monitor fires in our area that could pose a potential threat to Spallumcheen residents or property. As fires move closer, BC Wildfire will make the determination if an Evacuation Alert needs to be ordered for properties in Spallumcheen.  An Evacuation Alert is not a request to leave your property.  It is a notification that you should  be ready to leave the property for an extended...

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Tags: Wildfire, Fire Department, EMBC, PreparedBC, Emergency

Interior Health Wildfire Preparations and Readiness

Maureen
Wednesday, July 21st, 2021

Interior Health Wildfire Preparations and Readiness

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An Accommodation Plan can Support Communities Under Evacuation

Maureen
Monday, July 19th, 2021

Emergency Management BC is asking people in wildfire-affected communities to plan their accommodations, in the event of an evacuation order, in advance to help ensure capacity for evacuees who need hotel rooms. If possible, the best option would be to arrange to stay with family or friends, so commercial accommodations have capacity for evacuees who have no other option. Please visit the Emergency Management website for up to date information and resources.

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Tags: wildfire, evacuation, accommodation, plan
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