PRRD rescinds Cameron River evacuation alert

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) rescinded its evacuation alert for the Cameron River area Sunday evening.

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May 21, 2023

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) rescinded its evacuation alert for the Cameron River area Sunday evening.

The district said an evacuation alert may need to be reissued in the future if the wildfire situation in the area changes or worsens.

For more information, contact the PRRD at 250-219-5210 or email [email protected].

As of Sunday evening, the BC Wildfire Service estimates the Cameron River wildfire is about 385 hectares. Its status is listed as being held.

For the most recent updates on wildfires in our region, visit energeticcity.ca/forest-fire-news.

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