Evacuation order issued for Tumbler Ridge due to wildfire
Evacuees are being sent to the neighbouring community of Dawson Creek near the Alberta border.
According to BC Wildfire Service the fire has grown to 9,600 hectares. It was discovered Tuesday, June 6 at noon. Wildfire crews, aviation, an incident management team, heavy equipment and structure protection are all part of the current response to this fire of note. Anyone in the evacuation order area, must leave the area immediately and report to the reception centre in Dawson Creek Ovintiv Events Centre.BC Emergency Alert issued by District of Tumbler Ridge and Peace River Regional District due to wildfireThe West Kiskatinaw River wildfire poses a threat to human life.The BC Wildfire Service continues to respond to the West Kiskatinaw River and Peavine Creek wildfires in the Dawson Creek Zone.
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