The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has extended its emergency support services to residents of Kelly Lake evacuated from the Kiskatinaw River Wildfire.
The PRRD says emergency support services for the Kelly Lake area have been extended by seven days to June 8 “out of an abundance of caution based on recommendations from BC Wildfire Service due to uncertain fire conditions.”
Nearby, the Kiskatinaw River Wildfire continues to burn out of control, although the wildfire service said Sunday, that its area has fallen to about 30 square kilometres, down from 46 square kilometres on Friday.
About 70 people living in the area have been ordered to evacuate from their homes.
The regional district says those who are in need of lodging, food or supply referrals should go in-person to the emergency support services centre in Dawson Creek.
The Dawson Creek Emergency Reception Centre has been relocated from Sudeten Hall to City Hall at 10105 12A Street, Dawson Creek. It’s open from 9am to 1pm.
With files from The Canadian Press.