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Updated: Evacuation Alert issued due to Argenta Creek wildfire

An Evacuation Alert due to the Argenta Creek wildfire includes 35 properties in the Argenta Flats area, East of the Duncan River and the Duncan Lake Dam, South of Duncan Lake and Glacier Creek Regional Park, including Duncan FSR and Argenta Road.

ADDRESSES (20):

302 ARGENTA RD

359 ARGENTA RD

363 ARGENTA RD

372 ARGENTA RD

395 ARGENTA RD

398 ARGENTA RD

402 ARGENTA RD

404 ARGENTA RD

411 ARGENTA RD

420 ARGENTA RD

423 ARGENTA RD

434 ARGENTA RD

480 ARGENTA RD

512 ARGENTA RD

251 COOPER CREEK RD

304 DUNCAN FSR

512 DUNCAN FSR

525 DUNCAN FSR

529 DUNCAN FSR

531 DUNCAN FSR

PARCEL IDENTIFIERS (PIDs – Properties without an address) (15):

007-617-780

007-617-798

010-614-290

010-778-489

013-291-327

015-328-597

015-328-619

016-232-097

016-370-155

016-372-701

016-373-057

016-373-642

016-373-693

016-377-273

027-973-212

At this time residents or visitors within the area are not required to evacuate, however the RDCK advises people to remain vigilant and be prepared to leave the area at a moment’s notice. It is recommended to prepare an emergency kit and ensure preparedness, including moving pets and livestock to a safe area, in the event the situation worsens and an Evacuation Order is enforced. Part of your plan should include where you can go if evacuated.

Where to find information

The BC Wildfire Service is the primary source of information for all wildfire activity.

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Regional District Central Kootenay (RDCK) is the primary source of information for evacuation orders and evacuation alerts.

Drive BC for all information on roads and road closures.


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