More fires in the East Kootenay have been added to the BC Wildfire Map.
Please see the most up to date information below:
Island Pond – N21295
- Size – 10 ha
- Suspected Cause – lightning
- The BC Wildfire Service is currently responding to the Island Pond wildfire (N21295), located approximately 16.5 kilometres south of the community of Canal Flats.
- This fire is currently estimated to be 10 hectares, however it is burning at rank 4, meaning it is a highly vigorous surface fire, with torching and a fast rate of spread.
- Crews and airtankers are en route.
- This fire is burning adjacent to Highway 93/95, highway travel is not currently impacted.
N11296 – Bull River
- Size – being assessed
- Suspected cause – human or human activity
N11298 – Lost Lake – northeast of Elkford
- Size – 0.5 ha
- Suspected cause – lightning
Mount Morro – N21014 – Located in Top of the World Provincial Park (currently closed)
- Size – 1,731 ha
- Suspected cause – lightning
- This fire originated at high elevation on Mount Morro, in extremely steep terrain that is inaccessible to crews. It is also displaying rank 4 fire behaviour that is not safe for crews to work on directly.
- This fire is classified as a modified response. Wildfire Officers and an initial attack crew have worked with BC Parks to protect park values.
- While this wildfire has experienced significant growth since detection, it has not spread outside of the provincial park at this time. As hot, dry conditions continue growth is anticipated.
N11234 – Gold Creek 1, west of Twin Lake
- Size – 3.3 ha
- Suspected cause – lightning
- BC Wildfire is currently responding to this fire with a full response.
N21255 – Lost Dog N
- Size – 0.8 ha
- Suspected cause – lightning
N11212 – Bradford Creek
- Size – 0.3 ha
- Suspected cause – lightning
BEING HELD
N21207 – Brewer Ridge, Southwest of Windermere Lake
- Size – 0.2 ha
- Suspected cause – lightning
N11219 – Lost Dog Main
- Size – 0.009 ha
- Suspected cause – lightning
For more information on specific wildfires in the region contact the Southeast Fire Centre at [email protected] or 250-318-7715.
Stay Safe
With fire activity increasing across the region, now is a good time to sign up for the Regional Evacuation Notification System (ENS) powered by Voyent Alert! or if you are already signed up, ensure that your location(s) is correctly placed.
The ENS notifies residents and property owners only in case of evacuation orders or alerts during critical events such as wildfires, floods, or hazardous materials incidents. This system is critically important in emergencies. It provides immediate notification when every second counts.
For instructions on how to sign up for the service and receive notifications by phone, both to landlines and mobile phones or via a dedicated app, visit the RDEK Emergency Information page HERE.
Residents are reminded to report smoke and any sign of wildfire through the BC Wildfire app or by calling 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 for cell phones. Stay up to date by regularly visiting www.bcwildfire.ca.
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