An evacuation alert for the Galena Bay area remains in place six days after it was first issued.
A small fire in the Galena Bay area south of Revelstoke flared up last Friday, Aug. 4, causing emergency officials to put local property owners and others in the area on alert.
The alert applies the communities of Galena and Beaton, and anyone living near the Galena Bay ferry and along Highway 31 to Armstrong Lake. A map of the evacuation area can be seen at the end of this article.
According to the BC Wildfire Service, the fire has now burned 250 hectares, up from 120 hectares last Saturday, Aug. 5, the day the alert was issued.
BCWS has upped the amount of resources fighting the blaze; 34 firefighters, two helicopters and one piece of heavy equipment are now on scene.
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On Tuesday, Dwayne Voykin, the emergency coordinator for the area, told Revelstoke council there was 36 homes in the area, plus people camping and working.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO WHEN AN ALERT IS IN EFFECT
Upon notification of an alert, you should be prepared for the evacuation order by:
91裸聊视频� Refer to Emergency Info BC91裸聊视频檚 guide.
91裸聊视频� Locating all family members or co-workers and designate a meeting place outside the evacuation area, should an evacuation be called while separated.
91裸聊视频� Gathering essential items such as medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (i.e. insurance), immediate care needs for dependents and, if you choose, keepsakes (photographs, etc). Have these items readily available for quick departure.
91裸聊视频� Preparing to move any disabled persons and/or children.
91裸聊视频� Moving pets and livestock to a safe area.
91裸聊视频� Arranging accommodation for your family if possible. In the event of an evacuation, reception centres will be opened if required.
91裸聊视频� Monitoring news sources for information on evacuation orders and locations of reception centres.
