Evacuation Order Rescinded for East Side of Sugar Lake - Alert Remains

August 7, 2024

Upon recommendation from the BC Wildfire Service, the Evacuation Order issued for the east side of Sugar Lake due to the Sitkum Creek wildfire (#K41109) has now been rescinded. The current Evacuation Alert remains in place and includes:

1616, 1622, and 1630 Sugar Lake Road

An Evacuation Order may need to be re-issued if deemed necessary. Further information will be issued as updates are received from the BC Wildfire Service.

RDNO residents are encouraged to visit http://www.rdno.ca/activeemergencies, and the RDNO Facebook page for more information. A detailed map of all Evacuation Alerts and Orders in the area can be found at EmergencyMapBC. You can also find an interactive version of the RDNO Wildfire Map here.

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For media inquiries:

Stacey Raftus, EOC Information Officer
[email protected]