Tsetzi Lake Fire Area - Evacuation ORDER (Cariboo RD - Area "I")

Courtesy of the Cariboo RD's Emergency Operations Centre:

August 31, 2025

4:15pm

Pursuant to the BC Emergency and Disaster Management Act, an Evacuation Order has been issued by the Cariboo Regional District Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) for 15 parcels in the Tsetzi Lake Fire Area within Electoral Area "I".  This order covers 6,190 hectares.

Due to immediate danger to life safety due to fire, members of the RCMP or other groups will be expediting this action. You must leave the area IMMEDIATELY. Persons who disregard this Evacuation Order and remain in the Evacuation Order area do so at their own risk. Responders may be unable to assist anyone who remains in the Evacuation Order area.

Evacuation route:  Proceed north to Highway 16, then proceed to Prince George.

Emergency Service Centre (ESS): ESS Reception Centre at 4249 18th Ave, Prince George or call 1-778-675-3735.

The Evacuation Order is in effect for the following area:

Tsetzi Lake Fire Area Order

Evacuation Order and Map
Interactive Map

 WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:

• You must leave the area immediately.
• Gather your family: take a neighbour or someone who needs help.
• Take critical items (medicine, purse, wallet, and keys) only if they are immediately available.
• Take pets in pet kennels or on leash.
• Close all windows and doors.
• Do not shut off your natural gas.
• Close gates (latch) but do not lock.
• Do not use more vehicles to evacuate than you have to.
• Do not use the telephone unless you need emergency service.
• Register with Emergency Support Services (ESS) listed above or online through the Evacuee Registration and Assistance tool.

YOU MUST LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY

Residents are encouraged to register for the Cariboo Chilcotin Emergency Notification System to receive a text, call or email regarding Evacuation Alerts and Orders.

For Cariboo Regional District information, please visit Cariboo Regional District's website, Emergency Operations Centre Facebook page, Twitter / X feed, or call the CRD’s emergency information line at 1-866-759-4977 (open 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, and this evening to 6:00 p.m.)