McBride under evacuation alert as Teare Creek wildfire grows

The Teare Creek wildfire, just north of McBride, continues to grow.

First discovered on Thursday (May 4), the fire has grown to 600 hectares and now has the entire village of McBride on evacuation alert.

In a joint release, the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George and McBride said the following areas are under an evacuation order:
• All properties north of McBride Highway 16 E from Laing Road west to Village of McBride boundary, including Koeneman Road, and Mountain View Road
• All properties along Mountain View Road north of the Fraser River
• All properties north of McBride Highway 16 W and Museum Road from Village of McBride boundary west to Dore River including Shovar Road, Museum Road and Red Tail Road
• All properties north of McBride Highway 16 within the Village of McBride

The main village has not been told to evacuate yet.

Those who are being evacuated are being told to either go to the Robson Valley Community Centre in McBride, or to Kin 3 in Prince George.

People under evacuation alert are being recommended to:

• Secure alternate accommodations (friends and family)
• Arrange a place to meet family or co-workers
• Make sure your vehicle is fueled up
• Wear and pack season appropriate clothing
• Take purse, cash & credit cards
• Make travel arrangements
• Take medications, eye glasses, documents, photos & ID
• Bring blankets, sleeping bags, books & games
• Make arrangements for pets and take leashes, crates, pet food
• Collect photos and mementos that can’t be replaced

More updates will be posted as they become available.

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