Swede Creek Fire Area - Evacuation ALERT (Cariboo RD - Area "I")

Courtesy of the Cariboo RD's Emergency Operations Centre:

June 2, 2026

4:00pm

Because of the potential danger to life and health, the Cariboo Regional District has issued an Evacuation Alert for this area:

Evacuation Alert and Map (PDF)

See a map of the affected areas: cariboord.ca/EOCorderalerts   

An Evacuation Alert has been issued to give you time to prepare to evacuate your premises or property should it be required. 

Residents will be given as much advance notice as possible if an evacuation order is required; however, we may not have time to go door-to-door due to changing conditions. 

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO WHEN AN ALERT IS IN EFFECT 

Upon notification of an ALERT, you should be prepared for an evacuation order:

·         Have a plan to transport all family members or co-workers outside of the area, should the area be brought under evacuation order.

·         Make grab-and-go bags for each member of your household to keep essential items readily available for a quick departure. Pack clothing, ready-to-eat food, toiletries, medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (i.e. insurance), immediate care needs for dependents and, if you choose, keepsakes (photographs, etc.).

·         Ensure that any dependents or pets are prepared for departure. Gather comfort items (blankets, stuffed animals, etc.) for your dependents to make an evacuation less stressful. Gather any kennels or leashes to make transportation safe with your pets.

·         Move pets and livestock to a safe area if they cannot be evacuated. Ensure water and feed are available.

·         Keep the fuel tanks of personal vehicles full in case a new order is issued.

·         Ensure that you have accommodation options for your family, if possible. An Evacuee Reception Centre will be made available if required. Homeowner or tenant insurance may provide greater support than ESS will be able to.

·         In the event you are evacuated, do not shut off your natural gas. For more information, visit fortisbc.com/forestfires.

·      Monitor reliable news sources for information on evacuation orders and locations of Reception Centres and the CRD’s channels on Facebook and cariboord.ca. 

 
·      If you are on an evacuation ALERT, or if you have been displaced from your home due to an emergency, please self-register for Emergency Support Services. You will need to sign up for the BC Services Card app to access the self-registration tool, which will reduce wait times for evacuees and assist in the referral process. https://ess.gov.bc.ca/ 

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 Emergency Information Line at 1-866-759-4977 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm).

Update from Cariboo RD Emergency Operations Centre - April 21, 2024 at 2:30pm

Courtesy of the Cariboo RD Emergency Operations Centre:

The Cariboo RD’s EOC/Emergency Operations Centre is activated to monitor fire activity in the Cariboo region. At this time, there remain no active evacuation orders and alerts in response to fires in our region.

We are working with BC Wildfire to share information and identify public safety concerns, along with receiving briefings about response activities. Advance planning work is being done in coordination with BCWS/BC Wildfire Service

Our Emergency Information Line is not open. If an evacuation order or alert is required, we will open the line to receive and provide information about the order/alert, emergency preparedness, and other information related to our response.

For information about this and other wildfires, please check the BC Wildfire App or call the Wildfire Information Line at 1-888-336-7378 (3FOREST)

Teepee Lake Area Evacuation Order downgraded to ALERT

Courtesy of the Cariboo Regional District's Emergency Operations Centre:

Pursuant to the BC Emergency Program Act, the evacuation order issued on July 12, 2023, at 12:45 pm for the Teepee Lake Area is being rescinded and replaced with the following area alert by the Cariboo Regional District's Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).

Effective immediately residents are allowed to return to the area. In an alert area, you must remain prepared to evacuate your premises or property should it be required. Residents will be given as much advance notice as possible prior to evacuation; however, you may receive limited notice due to changing conditions.

 

Teepee Lake Area Order Downgrade

Teepee Lake Evacuation Alert #2 (Order Downgrade) and Map
Interactive Map

More information about re-entering the area following an evacuation area can be found in the Guide to Re-Entry After an Evacuation. 

Please watch for livestock and wildlife on roads.

Residents should be aware that there may be danger trees in wildfire affected areas. Danger trees on Crown Land will be dealt with by the BC Wildfire Service danger tree fallers. Home owners and private land owners are recommended to work with an insurance agency to have an assessment done by a qualified arborist.

Wildfires remain active and firefighting activities continue in the area. It is important for residents to stay out of active wildfire areas. Interfering in an active fire area will result in crews ceasing ground and air operations potentially endangering nearby properties.

Residents must be prepared in the event that the area receives a future evacuation order or alert on short notice. Local governments may not have time to go door to door should a new evacuation order be issued.

It is also important to note that air quality may remain poor as a result of smoke from nearby fire activity. Those with respiratory issues, small children and the elderly should consider this before they choose to return to the area.

Residents returning to the area are encouraged to register for the Cariboo Chilcotin Emergency Notification System to receive a text, call or email regarding Evacuation Alerts and Orders: cariboord.ca/CRDEmergsignup

For Cariboo Regional District information, please visit cariboord.ca/EOC or facebook.com/CRDEmergencyOperations or @CaribooRD or call the CRD’s emergency information line at 1-866-759-4977 (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily).