Emergency Information Update: July 24 at 9:15 P.M. – Evacuation ALERT expanded to include 253 additional properties near Parson
An Evacuation ALERT has been issued by the Golden and Area Emergency Management Program. A wildfire burning in the Parson area (#N21427) is increasing the risk to additional properties in Area A. Due to the potential danger to life, health or property, an Evacuation ALERT is in effect for the following areas:
•Allen Road
•Beards Creek Rd
•Campbell Rd
•Chalmers Rd
•Highway 95
•Imler Rd
•Imler North Rd
•Jones Rd
•McMurdo Rd
•Mitchell Rd
•Mons Rd
•Olive Rd
•Palumbo Heights Dr
•Parson Frtg Rd
•Parson River Cross FSR
•Peterson Rd
•Rauch Rd
•Sanborn Rd
•Tegart Frtg Rd
•Wellstead Rd
Check if your property is affected by visiting: CSRD Emergency Information Map: https://bit.ly/3zRjzoR
The decision to expand the alert area was based on field observations by BC Wildfire Service. We have heard reports that the fire has jumped the Columbia River and crews are on the scene investigating.
An Evacuation Alert is a warning about a potential threat to life and/or property. It is intended to give you time to be ready for a possible evacuation. Residents will be given as much advance notice as possible before an evacuation, however, you may receive limited notice due to changing conditions.
Wildfire: #N21427 Dogtooth FSR
Size: 133 hectares
Suspected cause: Lightning
Link: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incidents…
For accurate and timely information regarding wildfires in the Golden area and across the province, visit www.bcwildfire.ca or download the BC Wildfire Service app. For specific questions regarding BC Wildfire operations, contact the BC Wildfire public information line at 1-888-336-7378.
For Golden and Area A specific information, monitor the Town of Golden website at www.golden.ca, the Town of Golden’s Facebook and Instagram pages, or local news sources for up-to-date and accurate information. Or sign up for Alertable, our emergency mass notification system, at www.csrd.bc.ca/alertable
Emergency Information Update: July 24, 2024 at 11:54 p.m.
Pursuant to the Emergency and Disaster Management Act, an EVACUATION ORDER has been issued by the Golden and Area Emergency Management Program. A wildfire burning in the Parson area (#N21427) is causing an immediate danger to life, health and property in Electoral Area A.
The EVACUATION ORDER is in effect for the areas bounded by:
•1955 Campbell Rd
•2379 Campbell Rd
•21466 Highway 95
•2009 Chalmers Rd
Check if your property is affected by visiting the CSRD Emergency Information Map: https://bit.ly/3zRjzoR
Members of the RCMP and Search and Rescue will be expediting the EVACUATION ORDER. Evacuees will not have access to their properties while the Order is in place; therefore, bring your pets and important items with you.
Highway 95 is CLOSED between Golden and Radium except for local traffic and evacuees. Monitor DriveBC for updates.
YOU MUST LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY
View the updated information here: https://www.golden.ca/…/evacuation-order-expanded…
The following properties will remain on EVACUATION ALERT:
•Allen Road
•Beards Creek Rd
•Birchlands Rd
•Portions of Campbell Rd
•Chalmers Rd
•Highway 95
•Imler Rd
•Imler North Rd
•Jones Rd
•McMurdo Rd
•Portions of Mitchell Rd
•Mons Rd
•Olive Rd
•Palumbo Heights Dr
•Parson Frtg Rd
•Parson River Cross FSR
•Peterson Rd
•Rauch Rd
•Sanborn Rd
•Tegart Frtg Rd
•Wellstead Rd
An Evacuation Alert is a warning about a potential threat to life and/or property. It is intended to give you time to be ready for a possible evacuation. Residents will be given as much advance notice as possible before an evacuation, however, you may receive limited notice due to changing conditions.
View the updated information here: https://www.golden.ca/…/evacuation-order-expanded…
The situation is evolving quickly, please be prepared. Regularly monitor the Town of Golden website at www.golden.ca, the Town of Golden’s Facebook and Instagram pages, the BC Wildfire app or website at www.bcwildfire.ca, or local news sources for up-to-date and accurate information. Or sign up for Alertable, our emergency mass notification system, at www.csrd.bc.ca/alertable
For information regarding wildfires in the Golden area and across the province, visit www.bcwildfire.ca or download the BC Wildfire Service app. For specific questions regarding BC Wildfire operations, contact the BC Wildfire public information line at 1-888-336-7378.
Check if your property is affected by visiting the CSRD Emergency Information Map: https://bit.ly/3zRjzoR
Emergency Information Update: July 25 at 12:30 A.M. – Evacuation ALERT expanded to include areas south of Champagne Rd.
An Evacuation ALERT has been issued by the Golden and Area Emergency Management Program. A wildfire burning in the Parson area (#N21427) is increasing the risk to additional properties in Area A (south of Golden).
Due to the potential danger to life, health or property, an Evacuation ALERT is in effect for areas south of Champagne Rd. Check if your property is affected by visiting: CSRD Emergency Information Map: https://bit.ly/3zRjzoR
Highway 95 is CLOSED between Golden and Radium except for local traffic and evacuees. Monitor DriveBC for updates.
The decision to expand the alert area was based on field observations by BC Wildfire Service.
An Evacuation Alert is a warning about a potential threat to life and/or property. It is intended to give you time to be ready for a possible evacuation. Residents will be given as much advance notice as possible before an evacuation, however, you may receive limited notice due to changing conditions.
View the updated information here: https://www.golden.ca/…/evacuation-alert-expanded…
For information regarding wildfires in the Golden area and across the province, visit www.bcwildfire.ca or download the BC Wildfire Service app. For specific questions regarding BC Wildfire operations, contact the BC Wildfire public information line at 1-888-336-7378
The situation is evolving quickly, please be prepared. Regularly monitor the Town of Golden website at www.golden.ca, thesowww.csrd.bc.ca/alertable and Instagram pages, the BC Wildfire app or website at www.bcwildfire.ca, or local news sowww.csrd.bc.ca/alertable accurate information. Or sign up for Alertable, our emergency mass notification system, at www.csrd.bc.ca/alertable
Emergency Information Update: July 25, 2025 at 1:10 a.m.
Areas south of Golden have been subject to rapidly changing conditions throughout this afternoon and evening. Two evacuation orders are currently in place and evacuation alerts are in effect for properties south of Champagne Rd. To view all information updates, visit www.golden.ca.news
We have been able to confirm that the wildfire did cross the river at one point near Canadian Timber Frames, destroying several structures immediately south of the plant. The fire has advanced north on the west side of the valley, however, with some weather condition changes, including a north wind and expected precipitation, it is hoped this may help reduce fire activity.
The wildfire will continue to be monitored overnight. Unless the situation changes rapidly, we will not be posting regular updates overnight. The next update will come in the morning (July 25, 2024).
The best ways to keep track of reliable, up-to-date information during an emergency, including evacuation alerts or orders, is to monitor the Town of Golden website at www.golden.ca , the Town of Golden’s Facebook and Instagram pages, the BC Wildfire app or website at www.bcwildfire.ca , or local news sources for up-to-date and accurate information. Or sign up for Alertable, our emergency mass notification system, at www.csrd.bc.ca/alertable
