City of WL Public Announcement on Wildfire Situation

From the City of Williams Lake:

The City of Williams Lake would like to advise its citizens that the City is in no immediate danger as the closest substantial fire is 30 kilometers away. There is no need for panic.

There is a Smoke Advisory in place for Williams Lake and surrounding areas. The smoke concentrations will vary widely as winds, fire behaviour and temperatures change. This situation may persist for an extended period of time.

Please visit the following sites for updates as conditions change quickly:

Current Fires:

Visit www.bcwildfire.ca or contact the Cariboo Fire Centre at 250-989-2600.

Evacuation Orders and Alerts:

For general information on evacuation orders and alerts please call the CRD’s Emergency Operations Centre at 250-392-4283 or visit www.cariboord.bc.ca

Air Quality:

Visit http://www.bcairquality.ca

Travel:

Please refer to the Cariboo Regional District web site www.cariboord.bc.ca and the Ministry of Transportation info site www.drivebc.ca.

Health Concerns:

For general information about smoke and your health, contact HealthLink BC available toll free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 8-1-1, or visit http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/kbaltindex.asp

Report Wild Fires:

Call Toll-Free 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on most cellular networks.
Please remember there is a total fire ban across our Province and to use extreme caution as our area is tinder dry.

Please respect the evacuation orders and associated road closures as the situation is both serious and dynamic. Our citizen’s safety is our number one concern.