Emergency Information Update: July 26, 2024 at 5 p.m.
The Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) in Golden remains activated and incident responders continue to work on the fire. The weather continues to remain stable. Helicopters continue bucketing to cool the fire’s edge or flareups as objectives require.
Please note that the EOC phone will not be monitored between 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. Due to reduced demand, the Reception Centre at the Senior Centre will be open on Saturday, July 27 from noon to 4 p.m.
A reminder that 28 properties remain on Evacuation Order near Parson in the following areas:
•2062, 2103, 2104, 2105, 2122, 2128, 2146, Highway 95
•Rauch Rd.
•Malone Rd.
•Parson River Crossing FSR
•Thomas Rd.
For the 1,044 properties that are still on Evacuation Alert in the area south of Champagne Rd. Be prepared with your grab-and-go bags, gather essential items (i.e. medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers, and immediate care needs for dependents), and your 72-hour kit, get prepared at www.preparedbc.ca Assist your local Emergency Support Services Team by self-registering now on the Evacuee Registration and Assistance website at https://ess.gov.bc.ca/
We will continue to provide further updates, with the next update expected to come tomorrow morning (July 27, 2024).
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.
