An evacuation alert has been issued by the Cariboo Regional District at its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) for 30 parcels, 14 structures in the Martin Lake Area.
The alert, which went into effect Monday evening, June 15, 2025, covers 38,453 hectares.
Martin Lake is located just north of the community of Tatla Lake.
A wildfire was discovered 3.5 km northwest of Tatla Lake on Sunday, Jun 15, that has grown to 290 hectares Monday.
"Because of the potential danger to life and health due to wildfire, the Caribo Regional District has issued an evacuation alert," noted the CRD in a news release.
Residents will be given as much advance notice as possible prior to evacuation; however you may receive limited notice due to changing conditions.
Upon notification of an alert, residents should be prepared for the evacuation order:
Have a plan to transport all family members or co-workers outside of the area, should the area be brought under evacuation order.
Make grab-and-go bags for each member of your household to keep essential items readily available for a quick departure. Pack clothing, ready-to-eat food, toiletries, medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (i.e. insurance), immediate care needs for dependents and, if you choose, keepsakes (photographs, etc.).
Ensure that any dependents or pets are prepared for departure. Gather comfort items (blankets, stuffed animals, etc.) for your dependents to make an evacuation less stressful. Gather any kennels or leashes to make transportation safe with your pets.
Move pets and livestock to a safe area if they cannot be evacuated. Ensure water and feed are available.
Keep the fuel tanks of personal vehicles full in case a new order is issued.
Ensure that you have accommodation options for your family, if possible. An Evacuee Reception Centre will be made available if required. Homeowner or tenant insurance may provide greater support than ESS will be able to.
Monitor reliable news sources for information on evacuation orders and locations of Reception Centres and the CRD鈥檚 channels on Facebook and cariboord.ca.
If you are on an evacuation ALERT, or if you have been displaced from your home due to an emergency, please self-register for Emergency Support Services. You will need to sign up for the BC Services Card app to access the self-registration tool, which will reduce wait times for evacuees and assist in the referral process. https://ess.gov.bc.ca/.Further information will be issued as it becomes available. Please visit the CRD Emergency Operations Facebook as well as the CRD website at cariboord.ca/EOC. For more information contact the CRD's emergency information line beginning Tuesday, June 17 at 8 a.m. at 1-866-759-4977 (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily).
Residents are encouraged to register for the Cariboo Chilcotin Emergency Notification System to receive a text, call or email regarding Evacuation Alerts and Orders.