Evacuation Order Issued for Kluskus Reserve #1

By 250 News

An Emergency Social Services Reception Centre for affected residents will be set up in the North Cariboo Recreation Centre, 500 North Star Road in Quesnel, BC.

Approximately 40 to 50 residents of the Reserve will be affected by this evacuation. These residents are asked to report into the centre where trained ESS members will be available to help.

High winds caused the  fire south east of Kluskus Village to grow today.  Estimated at 1000 hectares in size the fire is being actioned by 25 fire fighters working with the assistance of heavy equipment and helicopters.  Lines of retardant have been placed around the fire throughout the day and more air tankers will be working with the assistance of helicopters bucketing tomorrow. 

For up to date fire information, please contact the Cariboo Fire Centre at 250-989-2628. For more information regarding evacuations, please contact the Cariboo Regional District at 250-392-4283.

Kluskus, BC– A State of Emergency has been declared for the Lhoosk’uz Dene Nation also known as the Kluskus First Nation. An Evacuation Order has also been issued for Kluskus Reserve #1 as a result of the wildfire.

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