There are still three wildfires of note in our region but four fires have triggered evacuation orders or alerts.
St. Mary River Wildfire
Crews continue to make ground against this blaze.
It hasn’t grown since Saturday, with crews being able to hold their containment lines.
In the coming days, the BC Wildfire Service will be working with local governments on the process of reviewing and lifting evacuation alerts and orders.
It is still approximately 4,100 hectares.
There is a concern with Thursday’s forecast.
Thunderstorms bringing dry lighting and gusting winds are expected through much of the region.
Lladnar Creek Wildfire
The Lladnar Creek fire was last mapped at 308 hectares.
Crews are putting up machine guards along the BC Hydro right-of-way at the bottom of the slop.
Evacuation alerts are still in place.
Crews are trying to conduct planned burns where they can to remove unburnt fuel between the fire edge and control lines.
There is a concern with Thursday’s forecast.
Thunderstorms bringing dry lighting and gusting winds are expected through much of the region.
Horsethief Creek Wildfire
The Horsethief Creek fire was mapped yesterday afternoon and is now an estimated 966 Hectares.
Fire activity was increased on Tuesday afternoon due to high winds.
The fire activity has decreased as of Wednesday morning.
There is a concern with Thursday’s forecast.
Thunderstorms bringing dry lighting and gusting winds are expected through much of the region.
Yearling Creek WildfireÂ
While not considered a wildfire of note, the Yearling Creek fire has triggered evacuations.
The blaze has been burning since July 9, but recent wind has caused it to grow to 1,150 hectares.
An Incident Management Team is en route to the Invermere Fire Zone to assume control of the Yearling Creek, Horsethief Creek and Mia Creek wildfires.
