August 1 Fire Update
Evacuation order for Gun Lake and Lajoie Lake is now CRITICAL. Evacuate the area immediately
YOU MUST LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:
- If this is not your primary residence, you should return to your primary residence, if you are able to do so.
- Accommodation in the area is limited. Make arrangements to stay with family and friends, if possible.
- If emergency accommodations are required, register at: Lillooet District Rec Centre, 930 Main Street, Lillooet, BC Phone: 250-256-8524 (ESS Director) OR Delta Hotel, 4308 Main Street, Whistler, BC
- If you need transportation assistance from the area, contact the SLRD on-call Duty Manager at: 604-698-9812
- Shut off all gas and electrical appliances other than refrigerators and freezers.
- Close all windows and doors. Close gates (latch) but do not lock.
- Gather your family and, if you have room, take a neighbor or someone needing transportation. Do not use more vehicles than you have to.
- Take critical items (medicine, purse, wallet, and keys) only if they are immediately available. Take pets in pet kennels or on a leash.
Further information will be posted at www.slrd.bc.ca and notices through the SLRD Alert Messaging service. Subscribe to SLRD Alert for free at www.slrd.bc.ca/slrdalert to receive emergency notifications via email, text messages, and voicemail.
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July 31 Fire Update
The message below is taken from a BC Wildfire Facebook Post this morning.
Today, July 31, two planned ignitions are scheduled for wildfires within the Bendor Range Complex. These ignitions will go ahead only if site and weather conditions align.This morning, a small-scale planned ignition is scheduled on the Blackhills wildfire (K71778), located 10 kilometres north of Lillooet. These ignitions will secure containment lines in the southeast corner, between the West Pavillion Road and the ridge of Camelshoof Peak. Smoke from this planned ignition will be visible to travelers along Highway 99 north of Lillooet.In the next few days, a large scale planned ignition is scheduled for the Downton Lake wildfire (K71649), located 10 kilometres west of Gold Bridge. These ignitions will occur east of the fire between heavy machine guard, upslope from Downton Lake and into the Mount Penrose drainage to tie in with the existing fire perimeter. These ignitions will be visible to Gun Lake, Gold Bridge and surrounding areas.
The first priority with these operations is always safety. Planned ignitions must provide for the safety of personnel, the public, equipment and nearby values. Large-scale burn operations are supported with appropriate resources, such as aircraft, heavy equipment and firefighters.Watch how the BC Wildfire Service strategizes planned ignition operations when responding to wildfires: https://youtu.be/qOAVqdNCcbQ
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July 28 Fire Update
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Mt Penrose Fire Update
Click this link to read the latest update on the fire burning on the south side of Mt Penrose. Downton Fire (Mt Penrose) July 17 Update
Lajoie Lake Residents Association Report
Posted by: GLRA June 18, 2023
The LLRA has now secured all the funds needed to begin the Lajoie Lake aeration project this fall, assuming the building material, construction of the compressor shed and delivery of the aeration equipment are not unduly delayed. The total capital cost of the project is estimated to be $47,000. Operating costs for this year will be approximately $2,500. Annual operating costs will be approximately $5,000.
This project has depended on, and will ultimately depend on, people contributing in whatever way they are able – providing work-in-kind during the capital construction stage, and donating materials, for example. At some future date, we will formally and specifically acknowledge the organizations and people (residents of Lajoie Lake and beyond) who have assisted in getting this project underway.
D5 Creation