Post-Wildfire Natural Hazard Risk Assessment for the Downton Lake Fire (K71649)

Electoral Area A

Following the Downton Lake Wildfire, the provincial Ministry of Forests commissioned a geotechnical assessment of the area to determine whether there was a potential for debris floods or flows as a result of the wildfire. 

The Province's report is posted at the below link:

Post-Wildfire Natural Hazard Risk Assessment for the Downton Lake Fire (K71649)

Questions related to the Province's report should be directed to:

BC Ministry of Forests
Gareth Wells, P. Geo
Research Geomorphologist
Thompson Okanagan Region
Phone: 250-318-1587

Questions related to the impact of the province's report on the building permit process (and any associated permits) should be directed to:

Squamish-Lillooet Regional District
Building Department
Phone: 604-894-6371
Email: bldgofficial@slrd.bc.ca