Argenta evacuation order expanded

The existing evacuation order in the vicinity of the Argenta Creek wildfire has been expanded.

A news release from the Regional District of Central Kootenay states that the new evacuation order covers an area that was previously on evacuation alert in Area D.

The order covers 35 parcels 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.

A list of properties and a map can be found here.

Residents and visitors are required to leave the Evacuation Order area immediately. Evacuated residents are asked to go to their pre-arranged emergency locations and register for Emergency Support Services (ESS) online at https://ess.gov.bc.ca or by calling 1-800-387-4258.

If you do not have a pre-arranged location and require support, please report to the Kaslo Royal Canadian Legion, 403 5^th Street. The Reception Centre is open from 10:00am until 4:00pm today (Aug 2) and 10:00am until 2:00pm tomorrow (Aug 3). For further assistance you can call the RDCK EOC public inquiry line at 250-352-7701.

ESS may not be able to accommodate your pets, so make sure you have prepared your pets by having appropriate cages, food, water, and bowls, and ensure they are wearing identification. You may wish to arrange to have your pets cared for by family or friends.

Access to the Evacuation Order area is being controlled. You will not be permitted to return to your home during the Evacuation Order unless it is safe to do so and you have been given permission by local officials and emergency personnel.