Update: Saturday, Nov. 29 at 9 p.m.
Effective 9 p.m. MT, the Evacuation Order for the Fenwick Road Area along the Kootenay River has been lifted.
“The Order was put in place earlier today, following a train derailment along the Kootenay River. Multiple agencies responded to the incident, including CPKC, Transport Canada, RCMP, and CP Police, among others,” says Regional Emergency Operations Centre Director, Christina Carbrey. “This evening, following further assessment, response agencies have confirmed that there is no longer a risk to the public, allowing residents to return home.”
The Evacuation Order has been in effect since 12:30 PM today (Nov. 29). A copy of the Rescind and associated map can be found on the Evacuation Alerts and Orders page on www.rdek.bc.ca.
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“Residents and travellers on Fenwick Road are asked to exercise caution in the coming days as CPKC will have equipment and vehicles utilizing the road during their clean-up efforts,” adds Carbrey.
For more information on the Evacuation Order Rescindment, call the RDEK Information line at 250-426-2188 or toll-free at 1-855-346-2188.
An Evacuation Order has been issued from The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) for an area along the Kootenay River and Fenwick Road. The area northwest of Bull River has CPKC responding to a train derailment this morning.
The following 5 properties on Fenwick road have been ordered to evacuate: 2625 FENWICK RD, 2627 FENWICK RD, 3607 FENWICK RD, 3664 FENWICK RD, and 3611 FENWICK RD.
A tactical evacuation was done this morning for the homes within the Evacuation Order area.
“The tactical evacuation was performed by RCMP and CP Police in response to the evolving situation,” said Regional Emergency Operations Centre Director Christina Carbrey.
Emergency Support Services is available to those displaced from their primary residence. Updates will be provided on www.rdek.bc.ca and Facebook page and further information will be issued should the situation change.
A State of Local Emergency for Electoral Area C has been issued by the RDEK, which is required when an Evacuation Order is issued
