Six fires are burning out of control in the East Kootenay, with five others being held or under control.
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)
Dogtooth FSR – N21427
- Size – 133 hectares
- Suspected cause – Lightning
- Discovered on July 22, 2024.Upgraded to a wildfire of note.
- Evacuation orders are in place for Malone Road, Parson River Crossing FSR, Thomas Road, 2048 Mitchell Road, 1955 Campbell Road, 2379 Campbell Road, 21466 Highway 95 and 2009 Chalmers Road.
- Highway 95 is closed but expected to reopen once a revaluation is complete.
- The Town of Golden confirmed that there were several structures destroyed south of Canadian Timber Frames, but the full extent of damage isn’t known.
- An area restriction is in place.
MORE: Highway 95 closed due to Dogtooth FSR fire, evacuation orders issued (July 25, 2024)
Mount McMillan – N21284
- Size – 750 hectares
- Suspected cause – Lightning
- Discovered on July 20, 2024.
- Helicopters will be seen in the area of these fires as they are being flown regularly for reconnaissance.
- Fire activity has significantly increased due to the daytime temperatures and elevated winds, making the fire more visible to the public.
- The blaze has combined with the Lost Dog N fire.
Ravens Head – N21610
- Size – 40 hectares
- Suspected cause – Under investigation
- Discovered on July 24, 2024
Bradford Creek – N11212
- Size – 29.3 hectares
- Suspected cause – Lightning
- Discovered on July 19, 2024
Bayview Creek – N41405
- Size – 0.3 hectares
- Suspected cause – Lightning
- Discovered on July 22, 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- The two evacuation orders and 65 evacuation alerts have been rescinded.
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.
Brewer Ridge – N21207
- Size – 0.2 hectares
- Suspected cause – Lightning
- Discovered on July 19, 2024
Wildfires under control:
Gold Creek 1 – N11234
- Size – 3.3 hectares
- Suspected cause – Lightning
- Discovered on July 19, 2024
Vowell Creek – N20773
- Size – 12 hectares
- Suspected cause – Lightning
- Discovered on July 9, 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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