Last night, BC Wildfire reported that due to the change in weather and wind patterns yesterday, no significant growth had occurred. Structure protection efforts continue on the southeast corner, west of the Columbia River. Yesterday evening, heavy equipment was working to re-establish the machine guard on the southeast flank of the fire. Containment and mop-up work was taking place in partnership with Nicholson and Golden Fire Department crews in the area where the fire breached the river to the east and helicopters were providing bucket support to minimize any growth to the north towards Golden.
The Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) in Golden remains activated and the phones are currently being monitored. The Reception Centre at the Golden Senior Centre reopened at 9 a.m.
A reminder that 28 properties remain on Evacuation Order near Parson in the following areas:
- 2062, 2103, 2104, 2105, 2122, 2128, 2146, Highway 95
- Rauch Rd.
- Malone Rd.
- Parson River Crossing FSR
- Thomas Rd.
For the 1,044 properties that are still on Evacuation Alert in the area south of Champagne Rd. Be prepared with your grab-and-go bags, gather essential items (i.e. medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers, and immediate care needs for dependents), and your 72-hour kit, get prepared at preparedbc.ca. Assist your local Emergency Support Services Team by self-registering now on the Evacuee Registration and Assistance website at ess.gov.bc.ca.
We will provide further updates as they come available throughout today. Remember that wildfire situations can evolve quickly, be prepared and stay tuned to official news sources.
If you haven’t already, you can sign up for Alertable at www.csrd.bc.ca/alertable You can sign up for the Alertable system to get emergency notifications such as Evacuation Order and Alert information through the app on your smartphone, or by text, email or landline. In your location settings, make sure to set your locations for Columbia Shuswap Electoral Area A as well as the Town of Golden.
The best way to keep track of reliable, up-to-date information during an emergency, including evacuation alerts or orders, is to monitor the Town of Golden website at www.golden.ca/ the Town of Golden Facebook or Instagram.
For information regarding wildfires in the Golden area and across the province, visit www.bcwildfire.ca or download the BC Wildfire Service app. For specific questions regarding BC Wildfire operations, contact the BC Wildfire public information line at 1-888-336-7378.