NEWCASTLE CREEK (SAYWARD) WILDFIRE UPDATE 2:45 pm June 2/23.
The outlook remains positive and risk to residents and infrastructure is still low at this time.
WILDFIRE ALERT IN SAYWARD – NEWCASTLE CREEK AREA.
If you are not in the area, please avoid visiting Sayward at this time. Currently there are no critical infrastructure or residential homes impacted or at risk. Fire is believed to be human-caused.
Updates will be sent out as our regional Emergency Operation Centre receives them from the BC Wildfire Service via the SRD Alertable notification system.
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The outlook remains positive and risk to residents and infrastructure is still low at this time.
The fire is still 160 ha. The outlook remains positive and risk to residents and infrastructure is still low at this time. Fire crews are meeting their objectives and are not anticipating any problems. A flyover is planned to increase the accuracy of the fire perimeter information. This info will be updated later this evening…
The outlook remains positive and risk to residents and infrastructure is still low at this time.
The wildfire is holding at 90ha and the forecast is calling for favorable weather conditions tonight and tomorrow.
BC Wildfire Service is responding to the Newcastle Creek Fire located 5.6 km West of Sayward on Northern Vancouver Island.
If you are not in the area, please avoid visiting Sayward at this time.
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May 28 to June 3, 2023, marks National AccessAbility Week in Canada.
Starting Monday, May 29 The project is expected to take about two weeks to complete. To ensure smooth progress, the contractor hired – 7 Generation Stewards Society, will need access to the dike within the Right of Ways on the affected properties. Please ensure there are no barriers that could hinder their work. It’s also…
As of noon on Thursday May 18th – Category 2 & 3 open burning is not permitted throughout the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction.
May 11, 2023 – Committee of the Whole Meeting Now Available Online
May 10, 2023 – Board and Committee Meetings Now Available Online
Emergency Preparedness Week is an opportunity for community members to take action to ensure they are prepared to protect themselves and their loved ones.
Notice is hereby given under Sections 464(2) and 467 of the Local Government Act that the SRD has waived the holding of a public hearing in relation to Zoning Amendment Bylaw Nos. 495 and 496.
April 12, 2023 - Board and Committee Meetings Now Available Online
Temporary Closure - Tues Apr 25 to Fri Apr 28
April 12, 2023 - Board and Committee Meetings Now Available Online
All proceeds go towards the capital build for the SRD's Just Like Home Lodge
Feedback received has been incorporated into the proposed wharves service & updated FAQ’s are now online.