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June 16, 2025 - 17:00 HRS

Evacuation Order Rescinded for the Summit Lake Wildfire - Tetsa River Area, Evacuation Alert Remains

The Evacuation Order issued June 10, 2026 at 10:00 HRS by the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality at their Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), for the following area generally described as: 

  • Along the Alaska Highway corridor from Summit Lake Campground within Stone Mountain Provincial Park (Mile 392 | KM 630 Alaska Highway); from the NW point (58°42'2.23"N 124°39'43.41"W) to the SW point of (58°38'16.21"N 124°39'40.50"W)
  • Along the Alaska Highway corridor to and including the Muskwa River Boat Launch (Mile 319 | KM 513 Alaska Highway); from the NE point (58°49'55.80"N 123°33'20.62"W) to the SE point of (58°46'58.64"N 123°30'28.12"W)
  • Excluding the Alaska Highway Corridor (Highway 97) itself, subject to closures as directed by BCWS. 

has been replaced as an Evacuation Alert, effective June 16, 2025 at 17:00 HRS.

The Evacuation Alert issued June 10, 2025 @ 10:00 hrs by the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality at their Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), for the following area as shown in the attached map in yellow which is a polygon bounded by:

  • Along the Alaska Highway corridor from the Muskwa River Boat Launch (Mile 319 | KM 513 Alaska Highway); From the NW point (58°49'55.80"N 123°33'20.62"W) to the SW point (58°46'58.64"N 123°30'28.12"W)
  • Along the Alaska Highway corridor to and including the Raspberry Creek pullout (Mile 308.2 | KM 495.5 Alaska Highway); from the NE point (58°54'36.0"N 123°19'12.0"W) to the SE point (58°52'2.95"N 123°18'31.67"W)

 has been rescinded.

Map of Evacuation Alert Area in Summit Lake and Tetsa River area issued June 16, 2025

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:
  • Locate all family members and designate a meeting area outside the evacuation area, should an Evacuation Order be called while separated.
  • Pack essential items such as government-issued ID, medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (e.g. insurance, credit, and mortgage information), immediate care needs for dependents and, if time and space permits, keepsakes for quick departure.
  • Prepare to move vulnerable persons, children and/or neighbours, if assistance is needed.
  • Prepare to take pets with you and move livestock to a safe area (if possible).
  • Arrange transportation for all your household members. Fill the gas tanks of personal vehicles.
  • Arrange accommodation for all members of the residence, if possible. In the event of an evacuation, Reception Centres will be opened if required.
  • Pre-register all household members on the provincial Evacuee Registration & Assistance (ERA) Tool at ess.gov.bc.ca Persons who have a BC Services Card may be eligible to receive an E Transfer using the BC Services Card App.
  • Wait for an Evacuation Order to be issued before evacuating. Monitor authentic news sources as well as NorthernRockies.ca News for the location of Reception Centres and any additional instructions.


For more information or should the situation change contact: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality - Fort Nelson at 250-775-0933 (weekdays 8:30am to 6pm) or visit www.NorthernRockies.ca.