Evacuation Order Issued for Some Properties in Telkwa, Due to Expanding Powers Creek Wildfire

An evacuation order has been issued for some residents in Telkwa as the Powers Creek wildfire continues to expand.

It covers properties west of the Telkwa River accessed off Tatlow Road, with more detailed information available at this link.

Residents covered under the order are asked to head to the reception centre at the Christian Reform Church at 4305 Walnut Drive in Smithers.

You can also contact the centre at 250 877 7105 to register, and those in need of transportation for themselves or livestock should call 250 692 1553.

An evacuation alert has also been put in place for some properties northwest of there accessed off Tatlow and Hudson Bay Mountain Road.

Now covering approximately 20 hectares, the Powers Creek blaze is believed to have been sparked by lightning late yesterday evening.

It sprouted up alongside dozens of other wildfires yesterday afternoon across and to the south of Highway 16 in the northwest.

Map of evacuation order area.

Map of evacuation alert area.