Seven wildfires continue to burn out of control in the East Kootenay.
Out of Control wildfires:
Island Pond – N21295
- Size – 44 hectares down from an original estimate of 120.
- Suspected Cause – lightning
- Discovered on July 20, 2024
- Airtankers and heavy equipment have been assigned to the fire along with 25 firefighters.
- No significant growth was recorded on Sunday and machine guard around the fire perimeter is almost complete.
- Drivers on Highway 93/95 are asked not to slow down or stop along the highway as it is causing an unsafe situation for both the public and responders.
- The two evacuation orders and 65 evacuation alerts are still in place.
MORE: Evacuation order issued due to Island Pond fire (July 20, 2024)
Mount Morro – N21014 – Located in Top of the World Provincial Park (currently closed)
- Size – 1,732 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.
Madias Creek – N21398
- Size – 1.1 hectares
- Suspected cause – Human
- Discovered on July 22, 2024
Bradford Creek – N11212
- Size – 29.3 hectares
- Suspected cause – Lightning
- Discovered on July 19, 2024
Lost Dog N- N21255
- Size – 3.5 hectares
- Suspected cause – Lightning
- Discovered on July 19, 2024
Mount McMillan – N21284
- Size – 1.5 hectares
- Suspected cause – Lightning
- Discovered on July 20, 2024.
Tangle Creek – N21314
- Size – 0.009 hectares
- Suspected cause – under investigation
- Discovered on July 20, 2024
Wildfire being held:
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:
Westside Road – N21378 – Near Lake Windermere
- Size – 0.009 hectares
- Suspected Cause – Under Investigation
- Discovered on July 22, 2024
Bull River – N11296
- Size – Zero hectares
- Suspected cause – human
- Discovered on July 20, 2024
Lost Lake – N11298
- Size – 0.5 hectares
- Suspected cause – Lightning
- Discovered on July 19, 2024
For more information on specific wildfires in the region contact the Southeast Fire Centre at [email protected] or 250-318-7715.
More information as it comes in.
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