Based on recommendations from the BC Wildfire Service, an Evacuation Alert has been issued by the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District due to the Signal Hill Wildfire (V30852) burning out of control in the Pemberton area.
Because of the potential danger to life and health, the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District has issued an Evacuation Alert for all properties on:
Collins Road to One Mile Lake to the Lillooet River
An Evacuation Alert has been issued to prepare you to evacuate your premises should it be found necessary. Residents will be given as much advance notice as possible before evacuation; however, you may receive limited notice due to rapidly changing conditions.
NOW IS THE TIME TO PREPARE FOR AN EVACUATION - WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:
Locate all family members and designate a meeting area outside of the evacuation area, should an Evacuation Order be called while separated.
Pack essential items such as government-issued ID, medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (e.g., insurance, credit, and mortgage information), immediate care needs for dependants and, if time and space permits, keepsakes for quick departure.
Prepare to move people who may need additional time to evacuate, children and/or neighbours who would require assistance.
If you require assistance, call the SLRD Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) at 604-384-7357.
Prepare to take pets with you and move livestock to a safe area (if possible).
Arrange transportation and accommodations for all your household members, if possible, and fill the gas tanks of personal vehicles.
Wait for an Evacuation Order to be issued before evacuating.
Further information will be posted in notices at www.slrd.bc.ca and through the SLRD Alert Messaging service. Subscribe to SLRD Alert for free at www.slrd.bc.ca/alert to receive emergency notifications via email, text messages, and voicemail.
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) and the Village of Pemberton continue to monitor the Signal Hill Wildfire (V30852) in coordination with the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), local First Nations and emergency management partners.
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) and the Village of Pemberton continue to monitor the Signal Hill Wildfire (V30852) in coordination with the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), local First Nations and emergency management partners.
Current Status
Discovered on July 15th near Signal Hill, 5km away from Highway 99
Smoke may be highly visible from Highway 99 (Portage Road) and surrounding communities along with activity from firefighting aircraft
Multiple crews are responding with support from helicopters and an air tanker
BC Wildfire Service crews remain on scene overnight, supported by aerial resources and additional personnel. Firefighters will continue working to contain the wildfire through the night and into tomorrow.
Smoke may remain highly visible from Highway 99 (Portage Road) and surrounding communities. Residents may also observe firefighting aircraft operating in the area.
This wildfire is burning in heavy timber, ranging from Rank 2 to 3
Nearby structures are not currently at risk, and defending these values remains the primary objective of assigned resources
An Evacuation Alert was issued on July 15 for affected properties in the Village of Pemberton and SLRD Electoral Area C. The alert has been issued to provide residents with time to prepare should conditions change. Residents are not being asked to leave at this time.
NOW IS THE TIME TO PREPARE FOR AN EVACUATION - WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:
Pre-register for Emergency Support Services online at: https://ess.gov.bc.ca/. More information about ESS will be available soon.
Locate all family members and designate a meeting area outside of the evacuation area, should an Evacuation Order be called while separated.
Pack essential items such as government-issued ID, medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (e.g., insurance, credit, and mortgage information), immediate care needs for dependants and, if time and space permits, keepsakes for quick departure.
Prepare to move people who may need additional time to evacuate, children and/or neighbours who would require assistance.
If you require assistance, call the SLRD Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) at 604-384-7357.
Prepare to take pets with you and move livestock to a safe area (if possible).
Arrange transportation and accommodations for all your household members, if possible, and fill the gas tanks of personal vehicles.
Wait for an Evacuation Order to be issued before evacuating.
An Evacuation Order remains in effect for One Mile Lake Park (7362 Highway 99) to restrict public access and provide a safe working area for emergency responders supporting wildfire response operations. There are no residential properties located within the Evacuation Order.
Emergency management personnel continue to monitor the situation closely in coordination with BC Wildfire Service. We understand this situation may be concerning for residents. At this time, we encourage everyone to remain prepared, stay informed through official sources and follow any directions issued by emergency officials.
Updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
The SLRD and Village of Pemberton thank BC Wildfire Service crews and all responding agencies working through the night to protect the community. We also thank residents for their cooperation, patience and support as response efforts continue.
