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By CFJC Today Staff

Wildfire

Evacuation Alert issued to Tl’etinqox Reserve 1 because of out-of-control wildfire

Apr 29, 2023 | 9:54 PM

WILLIAMS LAKE — The Cariboo Regional District Emergency Operations Centre and the Tl’etinqox Government have issued Evacuation Alerts for the Tl’etinqox Reserve #1 and for 46 parcels in the Dripping Water Area. The area is being threatened by the 150 hectare Dripping Water wildfire.

Tl’etinqox Reserve #1 is located 102 km north of Williams Lake on Highway 20.

The BC Wildfire Service says wildfire ground crews, air crews and heavy equipment is battling the fire along with structure protection personnel. The fire is categorized as being out of control. It is suspected to be human caused.

Image: Evacuation Alert issued by Cariboo Regional District and Tl’etinqox Government

The Tl’etinqox Government says the Evacuation Alert should trigger all of those in the affected area to:

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• Locate all family members and designate a meeting area outside the evacuation area, should an Evacuation Order be called while separated.
• Pack essential items such as government-issued ID, medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (e.g. insurance, credit, and mortgage information), immediate care needs for dependents and, if time and space permits, keepsakes for quick departure.
• Prepare to move disabled persons, children and/or neighbours, if assistance is needed.
• Prepare to take pets with you and move livestock to a safe area (if possible).
• Arrange transportation for all your household members. Fill the gas tanks of personal vehicles. If transportation assistance is needed, call 250-302-3984. A bus is on standby in Williams Lake and it will be deployed if required.
• Arrange accommodation for all members of the residence, if possible.
• Wait for an Evacuation Order to be issued before evacuating. Monitor the news, radio/online sources for information on evacuation orders and location of Reception Centres.

The Cariboo Regional District is encouraging residents to register for the Cariboo Chilcotin Emergency Notification System to receive a text, call or email regarding Evacuation Alerts and Orders.