Issued on May 29, 2025 At 1800hrs (6:00 p.m.)

Official notice: Kiskatinaw River Fire Order #1

Order Map: Kiskatinaw River Fire Order #1 Map

The Peace River Regional District has issued an Evacuation Order for the Kiskatinaw River Wildfire (G70422) upon recommendation from BC Wildfire Service due to immediate danger to life safety. PRRD Alerts do not affect First Nations communities on Reserve Lands or municipalities as they issue their own.

The Evacuation Order is in effect for properties in the following area:

• Approximately 18.6 km south of the One Island Lake turn off on Highway 52E
• Due west 10.6 km
• Due South 14 km
• Due East 7.3 km to Highway 52 E
• Due East 15 km to the BC border
• Due North 12 km to a point along the BC border
• Due west 10 km to Highway 52E

YOU MUST LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY!

ONLINE MAP TOOL:

To see if your property is under an Evacuation Order, please go to the online map tool at and enter your address in the search bar at the top.

If you need assistance to evacuate from the area, such as for transportation, mobility, health, or other needs, please advise the person providing this notice or call 1-800-670-7773.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:

• Travel to the City of Dawson Creek by the safest route for your area. Visit Drive BC for road conditions.
• Register for Emergency Support Services (ESS) at the Reception Centre located at the Sudeten Hall located at 1901 Alaska Highway, Dawson Creek BC. If you need help to meet your basic needs if evacuated, create a profile for Emergency Support Services (ESS). Creating a profile for ESS ahead of time will make it easier to access support. Once your account has been verified with BC Services, you may be eligible for Interac e-Transfer. To register for ERA, follow the steps below:
  • Step 1: Visit www.ess.gov.bc.ca
  • Step 2: Click ‘Create Profile’
  • Step 3: Follow the BC Services Card login and registration instructions
  • Step 4: If you’re evacuated, follow all instructions and evacuate. Follow the steps listed in your Evacuation Order
• Shut off all gas and electrical appliances, other than refrigerators and freezers.
• Close and lock all windows and doors
• Close gates (latch) but do not lock them.
• Gather your family and, if you have room, take a neighbour or someone needing transportation. Do not use more vehicles than needed.
• Take critical items (identification, credit cards, medicine, cell phone and charger, and keys) only if they are immediately available.
• Take pets in pet kennels or on a leash.

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