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Posted on: August 20, 2021

[ARCHIVED] Evacuation Alert Rescind - Seymour Arm

Friday, August 20, 2021

The Evacuation Alert issued by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District through the Shuswap Emergency Program for properties in the community of Seymour Arm in Electoral Area F due to a wildfire burning near Hunakwa Lake is hereby rescinded effective Friday, August 20, 2021 at 12 Hours.

All properties in the rescind area are now all clear of restrictions.

The areas now downgraded to all clear status are as follows:

  • All residences within the community of Seymour Arm including the neighbourhoods of Fowler (Freemen) Point, Dasniers Bay, Seymour Arm North (The Subdivision) Seymour Arm South (Downtown) and Tranquility Bay.

Please refer to attached map for details.

Public Notice - Hunakwa Lake Fire - All Clear

View Rescind and Map (PDF)

As the fire is not completely extinguished, residents are advised to continue to regularly monitor the CSRD website, or the Shuswap Emergency Program's (SEP) webpage.

You can also follow the Shuswap Emergency Program on Facebook and Twitter, the CSRD's Facebook, Twitter platforms for any changes. Or sign up for Alertable, our new emergency mass notification system.

For update on wildfire information, see the BC Wildfire Service.

For updates on road conditions, see DriveBC.

For more information, contact:

CSRD Emergency Operations Centre
Phone: 250-833-3350

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