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By Aaron Schulze

Evacuation Alert Lifted

Kamloops lifts evacuation alert for Iron Mask, Pineview Valley, Versatile Industrial Park

Aug 17, 2021 | 11:08 AM

KAMLOOPS — The City of Kamloops lifted the evacuation alert for the neighbourhoods of Iron Mask, Pineview Valley and Versatile Industrial Park.

Based on recommendation from B.C. Wildfire Service, the City says the Tremont Creek wildfire no longer poses an imminent risk to the safety of residents.

The evacuation alert was put in place Sunday (Aug. 15) evening and was lifted Tuesday at 11:00 a.m.

The City of Kamloops Emergency Operations Centre will continue to monitor the situation and should conditions change, an evacuation alert or order could be reinstated or issued.

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If the Tremont Creek fire changes and affects a specific location in Kamloops, residents will receive a critical alert from Voyent with information on evacuation status.