An evacuation order issued for properties along Mission Road in the ʔaq̓am community due to the St Mary’s River wildfire has been downgraded to an Evacuation Alert.
The ʔaq̓am community rescinded an Evacuation Order for 16 properties between 4469 Mission Road and 5200 Mission Road.
An Evacuation Alert will remain in effect until it is rescinded.
ʔaq̓am Administration made the decision after being advised that the imminent risk of danger to life and property in this area has diminished at this time.
The St Mary’s River wildfire was sparked by downed power lines on Monday, July 17 and driven by heavy winds over the last week.