Residents close to a wildfire in the Nanaimo Lakes area on Vancouver Island have been ordered to evacuate.
The Regional District of Nanaimo declared a state of local emergency on Monday, Aug. 6, at 7:45 p.m., and issued an evacuation order and alert due to .
鈥淭he fire potentially threatens the life and property of persons resident or present in this area,鈥� notes the evacuation order. 鈥淧lease leave this area immediately; the RCMP will be enforcing this order.鈥�
At the same time, the RDN has issued an evacuation alert for 77 residences east of the fire. According to the region, RCMP will go door-to-door in the alert area.
鈥淩esidents will be given as much advance notice as possible prior to evacuation; however, you may receive limited notice due to changing conditions,鈥� the alert reads.
The evacuation alert applies to the following addresses: Elk Trails Way, 2515-2630; Nanaimo River Road, 1565-2665; South Forks Road, 2375-2710; Twilight Way, 2728-2796.
Residents in the evacuation alert area should take the following steps, according to the RDN:
- Locate all family members or co-workers and designate a meeting place.
- Gather essential items such as medication, eyeglasses, valuable documents and keepsakes, and have them ready for a quick departure.
- Prepare to move any disabled people or children.
- Move pets and livestock to a safe area.
- Arrange transportation in the event of an evacuation order. Anyone who needs assistance with transportation is asked to call 911.
- Arrange for accommodations. If there is an evacuation, a reception centre will be set up.
The evacuation order can be viewed .
The wildfire, which was about 50 hectares in size Monday morning, reached 75 hectares by the afternoon and was at 107 hectares by the evening.
Here's a map of the area east of the fire that's been placed on evacuation alert. RDN has declared a state of local emergency鈥�
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