The Evacuation Alert issued on July 22, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. for the Browntop Mountain Area has been lifted.
An alert or order may need to be reissued, however, if deemed necessary, the Cariboo Regional District notes. Residents must be prepared if the area receives a future evacuation order or alert on short notice.For rural properties that have been impacted by wildfire, residents should be aware there may be dangerous trees in wildfire affected areas.
Air quality may remain poor as a result of smoke from nearby fire activity. Those with respiratory issues, small children, and the elderly should consider this before they choose to return to the area. The BC Centre for Disease Control and regional health authorities have further information on their websites about the health impacts of wildfire smoke.
Residents returning to the area are encouraged to register for the Cariboo Chilcotin Emergency Notification System to receive a text, call or email regarding Evacuation Alerts and Orders impacting them. 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 .
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