Evacuation Status
As of Monday, July 22, 2024, there are approximately 97 addressed properties on Evacuation Order and approximately 213 addressed properties on Evacuation Alert within TNRD Electoral Area “I” (Blue Sky Country), the Village of Ashcroft, and Spences Bridge, due to the Shetland Creek fire. Any future changes to the status of orders or alerts will come at the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
There are also Evacuations Orders and/or Alerts in place for a number of neighbouring jurisdictions of the TNRD, including the Cook’s Ferry Indian Band and Ashcroft Indian Band. For updates on orders and alerts in each jurisdiction, please refer to the respective local government.
Current order and alert notices can also be found on the Emergency Info BC website by clicking here.
If your primary residence is under Evacuation Order, you can register for Emergency Support Services (ESS) online and at your closest Reception Centre.
The TNRD utilizes Voyent Alert! to send emergency information directly to Electoral Area addresses that are impacted by Evacuation Orders or Evacuation Alerts. For more information on Voyent Alert! for the TNRD, please visit: tnrd.ca/voyent.
Damage Assessments
The TNRD EOC has completed preliminary Damage Assessments within the Venables Valley, impacted by the Shetland Creek wildfire. As of yesterday, Sunday July 21, 2024, there are confirmed impacts on slightly over 20 structures, 6 of which have been identified as primary residences. Damage assessment numbers in the area impacted by the Shetland Creek wildfire are preliminary at this time due to continued fire activity. The TNRD EOC has worked with a community liaison to ensure impacted residents are informed about next steps in recovery.
Fire Activity
For information on the status of active wildfires and response activities, please visit the BC Wildfire Service Wildfires Map.
Agricultural Supports
If you are an agricultural producer on evacuation order or alert and you require assistance to relocate commercial livestock, please contact the TNRD Emergency Operations Centre using contact information listed below.
Access & Security
Please note that the TNRD has security in place in current order areas within TNRD boundaries.
Evacuated residents are able to request access to their properties for urgent reasons by phoning the EOC at (250.377.7188) to place your request for access.
Road Closures (Drive BC)
At this time, a number of highways and local roads within the TNRD are impacted by closures due to wildfire:
- Highway 1: Spences Bridge to Ashcroft
For the most up-to-date status updates of road closures and travel advisories, residents should refer to drivebc.ca.
Please Note
- The BC Wildfire Service and Voyent Alert refer to the east side of Hat Creek Road as Oregon Jack Road and the west side as Hat Creek Road. Please be aware of this distinction when registering for Voyent Alerts and reviewing BCWS updates and information.
- The TNRD has no jurisdiction over any roads within TNRD boundaries, such as highways, local roads or forest service roads. These roads are primarily in the jurisdiction of the Province of BC and are maintained by companies that are contracted by the Province. To learn more, click here.
Resources
- TNRD Emergency Information and Evacuation Orders/Alerts: eoc.tnrd.ca
- BC Wildfire Service Wildfires Map
- Register to Voyent Alert!:
- tnrd.ca/voyent for TNRD Electoral Area addresses
- Emergency Info BC: Verified information on partial or full-scale emergency events, and on response and recovery resources
- DriveBC: Road conditions and events
- Environment Canada: Daily forecasts for all B.C. weather stations and weather alerts
- Follow the TNRD on Facebook and X (Twitter) for emergency updates when applicable
Contact:
TNRD Emergency Operations Centre
Phone: 250 377-7188
Toll Free: 1-866-377-7188
emergency@tnrd.ca