BC Emergency Alerts sent this year
Last updated on July 22, 2025This is general information only. EmergencyInfoBC is your source for active emergency information. This page provides a record of BC Emergency Alerts that were sent across B.C. in the current calendar year. The information on this page is for reference only. To view alerts issued in past years, visit the Data BC Archive.
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| Date Time Issued | Alert Type | Alert Method | Requesting FN/LA | Hazard Type | Event Name | Message/Wireless |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2025 13:55 | New | Wireless and Broadcast | EMCR | Test | Test | This is a TEST of the BC Emergency Alert system. This is ONLY a TEST. In an emergency, this message would tell you what to do to stay safe. This information could save your life. Visit www.emergencyinfobc.ca to learn more. Again, this is ONLY a TEST. No action is required. |
| May 29, 2025 16:16 | New | Wireless and Broadcast | PRRD | Wildfire | Kiskatinaw River Wildfire | BC EMERGENCY ALERT issued by Peace River Regional District due to the Kiskatinaw River Wildfire, G70422. Evacuate immediately if you are in the following area: Kelly Lake and the areas North of Campbell Lake, West of Tent Lake, South of Twin Lakes, and East to the Alberta border. The Kiskatinaw River Wildfire, G70422 poses a threat to human life. Evacuate to the Sudeten Hall, 1901 Alaska Highway in Dawson Creek. If you are unable to evacuate call 9-1-1. For more info and to self register: https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/29may25/ |
| June 8, 2025 16:47 | New | Wireless and Broadcast | PRRD | Wildfire | Pocket Knife Creek Wildfire | BC EMERGENCY ALERT issued by the Peace River Regional District due to the Pocket Knife Creek Wildfire. Evacuate immediately if you are in the following area: Buckinghorse River to Trutch. The Pocket Knife Creek Wildfire poses a threat to human life. If you are in Buckinghorse River, evacuate south to Fort St John and register at the Pomeroy Sports Center. If you are in the Trutch area, evacuate north to Fort Nelson and call 250-500-1716 to arrange Emergency Support Services. If you are unable to evacuate call 9-1-1. For more info: www.EmergencyInfoBC.ca |
| June 9, 2025 13:15 | New | Wireless and Broadcast | PRRD | Wildfire | Pocket Knife Creek Wildfire | BC EMERGENCY ALERT issued by the Peace River Regional District due to Pocket Knife Creek Wildfire. Evacuate immediately if you are in the following area: North of the intersection of Sikanni Chief Rd and Hwy 97 to Buckinghorse River, including the area West of the Hwy along the Sikanni Chief River for 60 km. The Pocket Knife Creek Wildfire poses a threat to human life. Evacuate South to Fort St John and register at the Pomeroy Sports Center if you require Emergency Support Services. If you are unable to evacuate call 911. For more info: https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/09june25a/ |