Evacuation Order for the community of Argenta in Electoral Area D has been downgraded to an Evacuation Alert.
The area includes 82 properties and 19 Parcel Identifiers (PIDs) north of Bulmer’s Point and east of Argenta Road, including the community of Argenta, and east of the southern portion of the Duncan FSR.
The Evacuation Order remains in place west of the Duncan FSR and includes one property on Glacier Creek FSR and the Glacier Creek Regional Park due to the Lavina Complex wildfire. The Duncan FSR and Glacier Creek FSR remain closed.
As well, the Evacuation Order for Duncan Island on the east side of Duncan Lake and boat access only parcels in Electoral Area D north of Glacier Greek Regional Park has been completely rescinded. This includes one property and 51 PIDs. At this time Duncan Island can only be accessed by boat. See attachments for maps and addresses.
ADDRESSES STILL ON EVACUATION ORDER (2):
100 Glacier Creek FSR
Glacier Creek Regional Park
The Lavina Complex includes the Argenta Creek wildfire, Lower Meadow Mountain wildfire, and Howser Ridge 3 wildfire. A complex is created when multiple wildfires are managed by a single Incident Management Team, and resources and equipment are shared between all incidents in the complex.
Residents that have been downgraded to an Evacuation Alert are advised there may be unseen dangers when returning to their homes and properties. The RDCK advises all residents to read through the information provided by Interior Health on how wildfires can affect your health and safety, by clicking here.
Where to find information
The BC Wildfire Service is the primary source of information for all wildfire activity.
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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