The evacuation order for 14 properties and alert for 38 properties in response to the Kikomun Wildfire have been lifted.
This comes as the firefighters have been gaining ground against the 8.45-hectare blaze that broke out Monday afternoon.
“Thanks to the efforts of the RDEK’s South Country Fire Departments and BC Wildfire Service, the Kikomun Wildfire is now being held and BC Wildfire has made the recommendation that it is safe to rescind the Order and the Alert,” said Regional Emergency Operations Centre Information Officer, Loree Duczek.
“We cannot thank the firefighters on the ground and in the air enough. The location of the fire and the conditions yesterday were extremely challenging and their efforts truly resulted in this positive outcome.”
The BC Wildfire Service is taking on the fire alongside local departments and three members of the Fernie Fire Department.
The RCMP, Ministry of Transportation local Emergency Support Service volunteers also jumped into action.
“There are so many people that supported the community in the midst of what was an incredibly evolving situation. To each and every one who played a part, thank you,” said Duczek.
Crews and equipment will remain in the area until the fire is completely snuffed out.
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