Listen Live

RDN issues evacuation order, alert as wildfire burns near Cameron Lake

The Regional District of Nanaimo has declared a local state of emergency and issued an evacuation order because of a wildfire burning on the north shore on Cameron Lake.

The evacuation order is for the north side of Cameron Lake, including Wesley Ridge, Chalet Road and Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park at Cameron Lake.

There is also an evacuation alert for other nearby locations.

The RDN says impacted residents are being contacted directly and more information will come soon.

The fire is currently 60 hectares, according to the BC Wildfire Service and it says it is in challenging terrain.

READ MORE: Crews battle wildfire near Cameron Lake

Continue Reading

cfcp Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

BCGEU says mediation talks progressing as strike impacts widen across B.C.

The B.C. General Employees Union (BCGEU) said Thursday progress is steady as mediation talks between the union and the province continued for a sixth day.  The post BCGEU says mediation talks progressing as strike impacts widen across B.C. appeared first on AM 1150.

Update: Power restored near Courtenay’s Fairmont Road area

BC Hydro crews have been assigned to deal with a power outage in Courtenay which is impacting 1,683 of its customers.

Culvert work on Highway 19A scheduled to start Oct. 28

Drivers should expect delays on Highway 19A as crews replace three culverts between the Oyster River rest area and York Road starting Oct. 28.

Lazo Greenway Multi-Use Path opens with ceremony Wednesday

A new multi-use path is now open for walkers and cyclists in the Comox Valley, linking Butchers Road to Sand Pines Drive. 

CVRD taking steps to strengthen its asset management

The Comox Valley Regional District is ramping up efforts to ensure residents’ essential infrastructure, including drinking water, wastewater systems and community facilities, remains reliable long into the future. 
- Advertisement -