Monday, August 3, 2009

Update: State of Emergency at Alexis Creek

Yesterday, the Cariboo Regional District declared a State of Emergency for Alexis Creek, due to a wildfire nearby. As of 8:45am this morning, 34 evacuees have registered at the ESS (Emergency Social Services) Reception Center that was established in Williams Lake Sunday evening. No structural damage has been reported in the Alexis Creek area

Highway 20 at Alexis Creek is now closed and will remain so until further notice. Those requiring access to Highway 20, west of Alexis Creek may be piloted through, subject to RCMP approval. No access to Alexis Creek itself is being permitted, at this time

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