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Evacuation Alert issued for Cutoff Creek area

Despite improving wildfire numbers for our area, the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has issued an Evacuation Alert as it pertains to the Cutoff Creek Wildfire.

The fire is still active at over 20-thousand hectares but is classified as Being Held.

It is for an area that is 40 kilometres southwest of Vanderhoof and 35 km southeast of Fraser Lake.

There are 267 active wildfires burning in BC, 54 of which are in the Prince George Fire Centre.

There are three wildfires of note in our region.

Residents are asked to do the following:

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  • Gather essential items such as medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (i.e. insurance),
    immediate care needs for dependants and, if you choose, keepsakes (photographs, etc), have
    these items readily available for quick departure;
  • Prepare to move any persons with mobility challenges and/or children;
  • Moving pets and livestock to a safe area, if you require assistance please call the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako
Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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