The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has issued an evacuation order related to the West Babine River Fire.
The order area runs 1 km north and 1 km south of the Babine River Corridor Park, east of Thomlinson Creek and west of Shelagyote River.
Due to limited local accommodations, those who need lodging should go to Prince George.
Register at the ESS reception centre at the back entrance of the CN Centre in Prince George located at 100-2187 Ospika Blvd. between 8 am – 6
pm. After hours, please refer to the sign on the door of the reception centre for available accommodations and further instruction.
Those that have accommodations with friends and family should register at the ESS reception centre at the Burns Lake College of New Caledonia located at 545 Hwy 16 W, 9 am– 4 pm. August 14, 2018 hours will be extended to 10 pm.
More information can be found at the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako website.