British Columbia

Small landslides force about 30 people out of their homes in Campbell River, B.C.

About 30 people living in two condominium buildings in Campbell River, B.C., remain out of their homes after two small slides on the hill behind the buildings.

A geotechnical survey is being done and no further evacuations are expected

Two slides in Campbell River, B.C., this week forced the evacuation of two condo buildings and demolished a ground-level covered parking area. (Shutterstock / EB Adventure Photography)

About 30 people living in two condominium buildings in Campbell River, B.C., remain out of their homes after two small slides on the hill behind the buildings.

An evacuation order was issued for the properties in the 700-block of Island Highway South after the slides came down Tuesday.

No one was hurt, but the mud and debris demolished a ground-level covered parking area behind one of the condo buildings.

Acting city manager Drew Hadfield said in a statement Wednesday that the hillside is being monitored.

A geotechnical survey was expected to begin Thursday, to learn more about why the slide happened and whether there are stability concerns on adjacent properties.

All residents are out of the buildings and no more evacuations are expected, Hadfield said.

Once the survey is complete, the city will tell residents when they can return to their homes. 


With files from The Canadian Press and All Points West