Evacuation Alert issued for Cedarvale and Woodcock area due to advancing wildfire
A wildfire is captured between Skeena Crossing and Cedarvale on July 13. This wildfire, suspected to be ignited by lightning, has led the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine to issue an Evacuation Alert for residents in the Cedarvale and Woodcock area, urging them to prepare for possible evacuation.
An Evacuation Alert issued by the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, displayed on July 14, 2023, alerts residents of the Cedarvale and Woodcock area of a looming wildfire threat. Residents in the specified zone are urged to prepare for potential evacuation as the wildfire, believed to have been caused by lightning, continues to defy containment efforts.
An Evacuation Alert has been issued for the Cedarvale and Woodcock area by the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine due to an advancing wildfire, effective 5 p.m. on July 14. Residents within the specified area, downhill of R41261, between the 8 and 23-kilometre markers on Cedarvale Rd., are being advised to prepare for a potential evacuation. The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine acknowledges the fluid nature of the situation, noting that shifting conditions may constrain the notice period for a mandatory evacuation.
The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine strongly encourages residents to register for its mass notification system, which provides real-time updates on the escalating situation. As part of the recommended preparation measures, locals are advised to locate all family members and agree on a meeting spot outside the evacuation zone.
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