Yesterday, following favourable weather conditions and successful firefighting efforts, we were able to partially rescind the Evacuation Alert area for 720 properties south of Golden.
An Evacuation Alert remains in place for 332 properties from Hawkins Rd to approximately 2km south of Parson and an Evacuation Order remains in place for Rauch Rd., Malone Rd., Parson River Crossing FSR, Thomas Rd., and 2104 Highway 95 S.
To view a detailed map to see the status of your property, visit the CSRD Emergency Mapping Dashboard: https://bit.ly/3zRjzoR
BC Wildfire Reports that a few pop-up afternoon showers and thundershowers are expected Wednesday through Friday afternoons, followed by clearing skies.
Heavy equipment continues to build a machine guard on the southwestern end of the fire. Crews continue working between the Columbia River and the transmission line, mopping up to 50 ft in from the fire’s edge along the fire's southern side.
Crews will continue the use of small-scale hand ignitions and direct attack across the southern side of the fire as conditions are favourable. Along the southeast corner, in the area of the Hobo saddle, crews and heavy equipment continue building a machine guard and using direct attack methods. As conditions allow, crews will continue using small-scale hand ignitions to secure the constructed guard of the southeast corner and western side of the fire. Plans remain in place for ignitions on the southeast perimeter and will be implemented when site and weather conditions allow.
For more information on the wildfire status and response, please visit the BC Wildfire Dashboard: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incidents?fireYear=2024&incidentNumber=N21427
The Reception Centre at the Golden Senior Centre is open today from noon – 2 p.m.
Residents and visitors are reminded that a campfire ban is in place. To report a wildfire or irresponsible behaviour that could start a wildfire in British Columbia, please call 1 800 663-5555 or (*5555 from a cell phone) as soon as possible.
Wildfires are dynamic and can change rapidly, be prepared and stay tuned to official news sources. View all news and updates at www.golden.ca/news, follow us on social media, sign up for the e-newsletter at www.golden.ca/newsletter and sign up for Alertable at www.csrd.bc.ca/alertable