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Wildfire
Evacuation Alert RESCINDED for Grand Forks area
Updated on
Current Situation
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has RESCINDED an Evacuation Alert for the Grand Forks area due to the Goosmus wildfire. The threat to life and safety has passed.
Recommended Actions for an Evacuation Alert
Follow all directions from officials:
If you are in the area under Evacuation Alert, be ready to leave on short notice.
Refer to the Evacuation Alert and instructions for information specific to your community.
Monitor local information channels on the web, social media, radio and TV.
Links and resources
BC Wildfire Service
Latest wildfire information and provincial fire bans
DriveBC
Latest travel and highway updates
Emergency evacuee guidance for the public
What to do when you receive an Evacuation Order
PreparedBC
Learn how to prepare for wildfires with resources from PreparedBC.
Understanding emergency events
Evacuation stages
Evacuation Alert
Be ready to leave on short notice.
Evacuation Order
You are at risk. Leave the area immediately.
Evacuation Rescinded
The threat to life and safety has passed.