News Local news Evacuation Order issued for Meldrum Creek area at Riske Creek Military Base
Evacuation Order issued for Meldrum Creek area at Riske Creek Military Base
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The Cariboo Regional District has declared a State of Emergency and issued an Evacuation Order for a portion of the Meldrum Creek area at the Riske Creek Military Base as a result of a wildfire.
Approximately 20 residents are affected by this Evacuation Order.
The CRD has activated a level three Emergency Operations Centre as a result of the current fires in the Cariboo Chilcotin. A temporary Emergency Social Services Reception Centre has been set up at the CRD office in Williams Lake at 180 D North Third Avenue.
Residents affected by the Meldrum Creek Fire are asked to report into the Centre where trained Emergency Social Services members will be available to help.
For up to date fire information, please contact the Cariboo Fire Centre at 250-989-2628. For more information regarding evacuations, please contact the Cariboo Regional District at 250-392-4283.
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