A State of Emergency has been declared for the Lhoosk’uz Dene Nation also known as the Kluskus First Nation. An Evacuation Order has also been issued for Kluskus Reserve #1 as a result of the wildfire.
An Emergency Social Services Reception Centre for affected residents will be set up in the North Cariboo Recreation Centre, 500 North Star Road in Quesnel, BC.
Approximately 40 to 50 residents of the Reserve will be affected by this evacuation. These residents are asked to report into the centre where trained ESS 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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