Community Update #4: Signal Hill Wildfire (V30852), Electoral Area C

The Evacuation Alert previously issued by the SLRD due to the Signal Hill wildfire (V30852) and affecting properties on Collins Road to One Mile Lake Road to Lillooet River has been rescinded.

In addition, the Village of Pemberton has rescinded its previous Evacuation Alert in regard to this fire.

There are currently no Evacuation Alerts in Place in the SLRD or Village of Pemberton in regard to the Signal Hill Wildfire (V30852).

The decision to rescind the evacuation alerts was made in consultation with BC Wildfire Service based on the potential danger to life and health having subsided. BC Wildfire Service crews remain onsite to continue their wildfire response efforts.

The Evacuation ORDER issued by the Village of Pemberton for the One Mile Lake Park area remains in effect to support BC Wildfire Service operations and ensure public safety.

The public is asked to continue avoiding One Mile Lake Park and the surrounding trail network, while firefighting operations remain underway.

Although wildfire conditions have greatly improved, the community is asked to continue to monitor official sources for the latest updates and continue to take the time now to prepare for potential emergencies.
Official Information Sources:
•    BC Wildfire Service dashboard: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca 
•    DriveBC road conditions: https://www.drivebc.ca 
•    SLRD website: https://www.slrd.bc.ca/eoc  
•    Village of Pemberton website: https://www.pemberton.ca/ 
•    
The SLRD and Village of Pemberton continue to work closely with BC Wildfire Service, Lil’wat Nation, emergency responders, and other partners in this emergency response.

We extend our sincere thanks to BC Wildfire Service crews, the Pemberton Fire Department, emergency responders, and everyone supporting the wildfire response. We also send out sincere thanks to residents for their continued patience, cooperation, and understanding throughout this event as crews continue making excellent progress toward full containment of the fire.