Order has been rescinded as of September 5, 2023 at 1700 hours

Upon recommendations from BC Wildfire Service, the Evacuation Order issued by Cheslatta Carrier Nation and the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako on September 2, 2023 at 2030 hours for the Wells Creek Wildfire has been rescinded, and is replaced by:

The Evacuation Alert issued by Cheslatta Carrier Nation and the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako on September 5, 2023 at 1700 hours for the Wells Creek Wildfire, for all properties, lands, and dwellings along Ootsa Lake Road including Petkau Road, Marilla Road, St. Marys Pit Road, to the Marilla Main FSR, including IR 1, Parcel 11 (East Ootsa Charlie Reserve), as shown on the attached map.

An Evacuation Alert has been issued to prepare you to evacuate your premises or property should it be found necessary. Residents will be given as much advance notice as possible prior to evacuation, however, you may receive limited notice due to changing conditions.