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By Aaron Schulze

Evacuation Order

Two communities northeast of Salmon Arm evacuated due to Crazy Creek Gorge wildfire

Aug 1, 2021 | 8:30 AM

KAMLOOPS — An evacuation order was issued by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Saturday (July 31) evening.

The communities of Queest Village and Pete Martin Bay – northeast of Salmon Arm – are evacuated due to the 1,700-hectare Crazy Creek Gorge FSR wildfire.

The district said there is limited commercial lodging available. Residents who can’t stay with family or friends are asked to report to the Best Western in Sicamous at 806 Trans Canada Highway.

Columbia Shuswap Regional District

Residents in the Columbia Shuswap Regional District can track evacuation updates here.

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Guidelines on what to do in an evacuation is available online.