Emergency Information Update: July 26, 2024 at noon
The weather continues to remain stable. Another report from BC Wildfire indicates that no significant growth was recorded overnight.
BC Wildfire reports that containment and mop-up work continues on the east side of the Columbia River with the help of local Fire Departments. Today, heavy equipment is progressively establishing a guard on the southeast heel of the fire and machine guard construction on the northeast corner begins today. Guards are being established strategically to protect and steer the fire upslope and away from the valley bottom.
Helicopters continue bucketing to cool the fire’s edge or flareups as objectives require.
We ask that residents be patient with RVs and trailers that may be parked within the community temporarily as we accommodate evacuees in the area as well as those from the Jasper area who may not be aware of the local situation.
For those with RVs and trailers, please make sure that you are not parked in such a way that blocks traffic, roads, driveways, emergency access or fire hydrants.
The Golden Swimming Pool reopened at noon and will continue to offer the use of shower facilities for evacuees.
We will continue to provide further updates as they become available throughout today. Remember that wildfire situations can evolve quickly, be prepared and stay tuned to official news sources.
The best way 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 Facebook or Instagram or sign up for the Alertable system at www.csrd.bc.ca/alertable
View the CSRD Emergency Information Dashboard for detailed locations of Evacuation Order and Alert areas: https://bit.ly/3zRjzoR
All updates and alerts can be viewed at www.golden.ca/news
Highway 95 is open at this time. Conditions can change rapidly, check www.drivebc.ca before you travel.
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.
