Issued on June 3, 2025 At 1900hrs (7:00 p.m.)
Official notice: Kiskatinaw River Wildfire Alert #3
Alert Map: Kiskatinaw River Wildfire Alert #3 Map
Based on recommendations from BC Wildfire Service the Peace River Regional District has issued an Evacuation Alert #3 due to the potential danger to life and health, the following area is asked to be on alert:
- From the junction of the One Island Lake Road due east to the BC Border
- Due South along the BC Border 10.5 KM
- Due 2 km west to the edge of Beaverlodge Lake
- Along the southern shore of Beaverlodge Lake .75km
- Due west to a point of intersection with Highway 52 east
- Due west 14.5 km to a point of intersection with One Island Lake Rd .5 km south of Noel Rd
- North along the One Island Lake Rd including all addresses listed below in the electoral area:
- 471 185 Rd
- 17423 209 Rd
- 17411 211 Rd
- 17256 213 Rd
- 17290 213 Rd
- 17102 Hwy 52 E
- 17124 Hwy 52 E
- 17337 Hwy 52 E
- 17157 One Island Lake Rd
- 17411 One Island Lake Rd
- 1267 Weaver Rd
PRRD Alerts and Orders do not affect First Nations communities on Reserve Lands or municipalities as they issue their own.
Online Map Tool:
To see if your property is under an Evacuation Alert, please go to the online map tool and enter your address in the search bar at the top.
An Evacuation Alert has been issued to prepare you to evacuate your premises, or property should it be found necessary. Residents will be given as much notice as possible prior to evacuation; however, you may receive limited notice due to changing conditions.
Now is the time to get prepared:
- Locate all family members and designate a meeting area outside the evacuation area, should an Evacuation Order be declared while separated.
- Sign up for North East BC Emergency notifications at nebcalerts.com/ to receive alerts about Evacuation Orders and Evacuation Alerts.
- Pack essential items for a quick departure, such as government-issued ID, medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (e.g. insurance, passports, birth certificates, banking and mortgage information), immediate care needs for dependents, cell phone and charger and, if time and space permits, personal keepsakes.
- Prepare to move disabled persons, children, and neighbours if they need assistance.
- Prepare to take pets with you, including pet care items (leash, carrier, food), and move livestock to a safe area (if possible).
- Arrange transportation for all your household and fill the gas tanks of personal vehicles.
- Arrange accommodation for all members of the residence, if possible.
- If you need assistance evacuating from the area, such as for transportation, mobility, health, or other needs, please call 1-800-670-7773.
- Wait for an Evacuation Order BEFORE evacuating.
- Monitor www.prrd.bc.ca for information on evacuation orders, location of Reception Centres and their hours of operation.
For further information that may pertain to the wildfire:
- Emergency information email is also available for public inquires, please email emergency-info@prrd.bc.ca
- BC Wildfire Service is responsible for the wildfire response. For updates and additional information, visit the dashboard.
- Check Road Conditions: Visit DriveBC.ca for the latest information on any road closures or detours that may be in place due to wildfire activity.
- Check BC Parks for any parks & trails closures as they may be impacted.
