Regional District of Central Kootenay
Regional District of Central Kootenay
08/21/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 08/22/2024 04:40
Evacuation Alert rescinded due to Argenta Creek wildfire - Portion of Evacuation Order rescinded up to Glacier Creek FSR
August 21, 2024
Nelson, BC: On the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has rescinded the Evacuation Alert for the community of Argenta and Johnsons Landing in Electoral Area D. The area includes 174 properties and 44 parcel identifiers (PIDs). As well, the Evacuation Order east of Duncan Lake along the Duncan FSR has been completely rescinded up to Glacier Creek FSR, which includes one address and four PIDs.
The Evacuation Order remains in place on Glacier Creek FSR, which includes one property (100 Glaicer Creek FSR). This area continues to be impacted by the hazards of wildfire. As well, Glacier Creek Regional Park will remain closed until further notice. Park structures were not damaged due to the wildfire, but a risk assessment must be completed before the park can reopen to the public.
The community of Argenta and Johnsons Landing originally were put on Evacuation Order starting July 25 due to the Argenta Creek wildfire, part of the Lavina Complex. Johnsons Landing was downgraded to an Evacuation Alert on August 6, while Argenta was downgraded on August 8.
Evacuation Alert Rescind Addresses [PDF - 743 KB]
Evacuation Alert Rescind Map [PDF - 2 MB]
Evacuation Order Rescind Addresses [PDF - 550 KB]
Evacuation Order Rescind Map [PDF - 1 MB]
Residents that have been taken off Evacuation Order are returning to a community where the surrounding area was affected by a wildfire. Unseen dangers may linger when returning to their homes and properties, ranging from gas leaks and weakened foundations to danger trees, and exposed wires and power lines. Using caution can help reduce potential injuries. When in doubt, consult an expert for help.
The RDCK advises all residents to read through the information in this re-entry document on what to do when you return home after a wildfire.
The Lavina Complex originally included the Argenta Creek wildfire, Lower Meadow Mountain wildfire, and Howser Ridge 3 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. On July 27 BCWS merged the Glacier Creek wildfire with the Argenta Creek wildfire and moving forward was referred as the Argenta Creek wildfire.
Updates or changes to the Evacuation Alert or Order will be provided via the RDCK website, Facebook, and X as more information becomes available. For details about evacuation and emergency preparedness, along with other resources, please visit www.rdck.ca/eocinfo. The RDCK EOC public inquiry line is 250.352.7701 or 1.866.522.7701 (toll free).
For up to date information on current wildfire activity, conditions and prohibitions, call 1.888.336.7378 or visit www.bcwildfire.ca.
For more information about evacuations and emergency preparedness, along with other resources:
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