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June 10, 2025 - 10:00 HRS

Evacuation Order Expanded for the Summit Lake Wildfire - Tetsa River Area

The Evacuation Order issued June 6, 2025 is being extended by the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality at their Emergency Operations Centre (EOC). There is a wildfire (G90413) located in the Summit Lake area of northeast BC. Given fire behavior, surrounding fire hazards, remoteness and assets in place, at the recommendation of BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality has issued an Evacuation Order for the following area as shown in the attached map in red which is a polygon bounded by:

- Along the Alaska Highway corridor from Summit Lake Campground within Stone Mountain Provincial Park (Mile 392 | KM 630 Alaska Highway); from the NW point (58°42'2.23"N 124°39'43.41"W) to the SW point of (58°38'16.21"N 124°39'40.50"W) 

- Along the Alaska Highway corridor to and including the Muskwa River Boat Launch (Mile 319 | KM 513 Alaska Highway); from the NE point (58°49'55.80"N 123°33'20.62"W) to the SE point of (58°46'58.64"N 123°30'28.12"W)

- The Highway Corridor is excluded from the evacuation order area but is subject to closure as directed by BCWS.

An Evacuation Alert was extended for the following area as shown in the attached map in yellow which is a polygon bounded by:

- Along the Alaska Highway corridor to and including the Muskwa River Boat Launch (Mile 319 | KM 513 Alaska Highway); from the NW point (58°49'55.80"N 123°33'20.62"W) to the SW point of (58°46'58.64"N 123°30'28.12"W)

- Along the Alaska Highway corridor to and including the Raspberry Creek pullout (Mile 308.2 | KM 495.5 Alaska Highway); from the NE point (58°54'36.0"N 123°19'12.0"W) to the SE point (58°50'24.0"N 123°18'00.0"W)

Evacuation Order Map for Summit Lake Wildfire - Tetsa River Area

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:
  • Follow the evacuation route (Highway 97 South) and register at: Evacuee Registration & Assistance (ERA) Tool at ess.gov.bc.ca or contact the Emergency Operations Centre by calling 250-775-0933.
  • If you need transportation assistance from the area, please advise the Emergency Operations Centre by calling 250-775-0933.
  • Close all windows and doors.
  • Shut off all gas and electrical appliances, other than refrigerators and freezers.
  • Close gates (latch) but do not lock.
  • Gather your family/co-workers and ensure everyone is accounted for: take a neighbour or someone who needs help.
  • Take critical items (medicine, purse, wallet, and keys) only if they are immediately available. Take pets in pet kennels or on leash.
  • Do not use more vehicles than you have to.
  • Do not use the telephone unless you need emergency service


For more information or should the situation change contact: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality - Fort Nelson at 250-775-0933 (8:30am to 6pm) or visit www.NorthernRockies.ca.