Emergency Operations Centre reduces staffing levels
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Cariboo Chilcotin, B.C. – In light of the improving fire situation, the Cariboo Regional District’s Emergency Operations Centre has reduced its operations to Level 1 status, effective 9:00am today. The EOC has been at Level 3 status since Thursday July 29.
Level 1 status means key CRD staff remain in place, communicating with outside agencies such as the Cariboo Fire Centre, and continuing to monitor the situation. The multiple agencies who were present in the EOC during the Level 3 activation have returned to their offices. The EOC can easily re-mobilize should it become necessary.
As of 10 a.m., August 24, the following Evacuation Alerts are in effect:
Bull Canyon
This area, including Alexis Creek and Anaham Flats Indian Reserve, is under an Evacuation Alert.
Highway 20 is open.
Meldrum – West of Fraser River
This area is under an Evacuation Alert.
The Alert for the area north of Alexandria IR3 has been rescinded.
Meldrum – East of Fraser River
All Alerts east of the river have been removed.
Pelican Complex
This area is under an Evacuation Alert.
Limited/Monitored Access – Contact the Cariboo Fire Centre for more information.
Tsacha Lake Fire
This area is under an Evacuation Alert.
Due to smoke and its related health concerns, the area remains under a voluntary health evacuation.
For up to date fire information, please contact the Cariboo Fire Centre at 250-989-2600 or online www.bcwildfire.ca
For more information regarding evacuations, or to view current evacuation order and alert area maps, visit the CRD’s website at www.cariboord.bc.ca or contact the Cariboo Regional District at 250-392-3351 or 1-800-665-1636.
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