Evacuation Order Lifted as Temporary Road Opens in Old Fort, B.C.
Temporary road opens, evacuation order lifted after landslide in Old Fort, B.C.
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Residents of Old Fort, British Columbia, can return home following the completion of a temporary road after a landslide blocked access. The Peace River Regional District lifted the evacuation order, but public access remains restricted to one lane until Monday. An evacuation alert is still in effect for certain areas as a precaution.
- 01The landslide, measuring 400 meters wide, blocked the only access road to Old Fort, impacting a community of about 150 residents.
- 02The temporary two-lane road construction is complete, but only one lane is open to the public until Monday.
- 03An evacuation alert is still in effect for properties east of 7711 Old Fort Road as a precaution until a permanent road is built.
- 04Old Fort has faced multiple landslide threats over the past decade, with a significant incident occurring in 2018.
- 05The landslide occurred about five kilometers south of Fort St. John in northeastern British Columbia.
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Residents of Old Fort, a small community in northeastern British Columbia, are returning home after a 400-meter wide landslide blocked their only access road. The Peace River Regional District lifted the evacuation order on Thursday, allowing residents and service providers to access the area again. The landslide, which impacted approximately 150 people, led to evacuation alerts for multiple properties in the region. Construction of a temporary two-lane road has been completed, although public access is currently limited to one lane until Monday. Additionally, an evacuation alert remains in place for properties east of, but not including, 7711 Old Fort Road as a precautionary measure until a permanent road can be established. Old Fort has a history of landslide threats, with a notable incident in 2018 that also resulted in evacuations. The community is located about five kilometers south of Fort St. John, highlighting its vulnerability to geological events.
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The reopening of the road allows residents to return home and resume normal activities, which is crucial for their livelihoods and community stability.
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