Island Pond and Madias Creek fires downgraded to being held

Only four fires remain out of control in the East Kootenay as the Madias Creek Fire North of Fairmont and the Island Pond blaze south of Canal Flats are being held.

They are the only two fires with evacuation alerts or orders in place. They will remain in place for the time being.

Out of Control wildfires:

Mount Morro – N21014 – Located in Top of the World Provincial Park (currently closed)

• Size – 3,700 hectares
• Suspected cause – lightning
• Discovered on July 17, 2024
• This fire originated at high elevation on Mount Morro, in extremely steep terrain that is inaccessible to crews.
• This fire is classified as a modified response. Wildfire Officers and an initial attack crew have worked with BC Parks to protect park values.
• The fire is now outside of the provincial park and growing in all directions.
• Structure protection has been established on cabins outside of the park in areas of concern.
• An area restriction is now in place around the fire.

MORE: Area restriction issued for Mount Morro fire (July 24, 2024)

Bradford Creek – N11212 

• Size – 29.3 hectares
• Suspected cause – Lightning
• Discovered on July 19, 2024

Lost Dog N- N21255

• Size – 3 hectares
• Suspected cause – Lightning
• Discovered on July 19, 2024

Mount McMillan – N21284

• Size – 9 hectares
• Suspected cause – Lightning
• Discovered on July 20, 2024.

Wildfire being held:

Island Pond – N21295

• Size – 37 hectares down from an original estimate of 120.
• Suspected Cause – lightning
• Discovered on July 20, 2024
• The two evacuation orders and 65 evacuation alerts are still in place.

MORE: Evacuation order issued due to Island Pond fire (July 20, 2024)

Madias Creek – N21398

• Size – 2.1 hectares
• Suspected cause – Human
• Discovered on July 22, 2024
• There are no more evacuation orders in place for this fire, but the evacuation alert for 281 properties is still in place.

Gold Creek 1 – N11234

• Size – 3.3 hectares
• Suspected cause – Lightning
• Discovered on July 19, 2024

Brewer Ridge – N21207 

• Size – 0.2 hectares
• Suspected cause – Lightning
• Discovered on July 19, 2024

Wildfires under control: 

Ta Ta Creek – N11416

• Size – 0.009 hectares
• Suspected Cause – Lightning
• Discovered on July 22, 2024

For more information on specific wildfires in the region contact the Southeast Fire Centre at [email protected] or 250-318-7715.

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