An evacuation order has been downgraded to an alert in Westbank First Nation IR #10.
The following properties are now on alert and can return home:
• 567 Lindley Dr.
• 571 Lindley Dr.
• 575 Lindly Dr.
• 577 Lindley Dr.
• 585-B Lindley Dr.
• 587 Lindley Dr.
• 588 Lindley Dr.
• 610 Lindley Dr.
• 626 Lindley Dr.
• 602B Lindley Rd.
Areas and roads under an evacuation order remain closed to the public. The Bear Creek and Westside Road blockade remains in place. Residents’ access will be open from the blockade to Lindley Drive.
Those on evacuation alert must be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice with a grab-and-go bag at the ready, and will need to be prepared to be away for an extended period.
Check the cordemergency.ca map before heading home to confirm the status of your property.
Residents are reminded to stay off the lake north of the William R. Bennett Bridge to allow BC Wildfire Service aircraft to access the water.
For more information, contact the information line at 250-469-8490 (local) or 1-877-569-8490
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