Cranbrook forest fires

Homes and other buildings in a B. First Nation were destroyed by a wildfire that broke out Monday, according to provincial officials.

Home » Wildfire update for the East Kootenay. With unfavourable hot, dry and windy weather forecast for the next day, the numerous battles on wildfires burning in the East Kootenay could face various challenges. Existing fires may challenge guards and response efforts and could change directions suddenly. Winds should increase through the afternoon, remaining elevated into or through the night out of the southwest or west. There are 57 firefighting personnel responding to this fire. There are currently four pieces of heavy equipment with operators responding to this wildfire.

Cranbrook forest fires

A wildfire in southeastern British Columbia that was first spotted Monday afternoon has charred nine square kilometres and is threatening more than 1, properties, including a ski resort, west of Invermere. The BC Wildfire Service says the fire is burning in the mountains 10 kilometres west of Invermere and seven kilometres north of Panorama Mountain Resort. The Regional District of East Kootenay ordered evacuations late Monday for 25 properties and several recreation sites, while those at 1, other properties, including the resort, have been told to be ready to leave on short notice. Strong winds are complicating firefighting efforts at the St. Mary's River wildfire, but the wildfire service says control lines are holding on the square-kilometre blaze, while evacuation orders and alerts are still posted. South of Kamloops, officials say cooler weather and a trace of rain helped calm the square-kilometre Ross Moore Lake wildfire , but flames have claimed at least one remote cabin, while more than properties remain on evacuation order. The Cariboo Regional District on Tuesday issued a new evacuation alert covering more than square kilometres in the Anahim Peak area, but downgraded an evacuation order to an alert related to the Townsend Creek wildfire. That fire is now classified as "being held" at about 27 square kilometres and isn't expected to grow. The service said Tuesday it's continuing to battle the out-of-control Young Creek wildfire, though they along with provincial transportation crews determined it safe to reopen the highway between Bella Coola and Anahim Lake between 10 a. The wildfire service reports more than active fires across B. Almost 15, square kilometres of land has burned, surpassing a record set at the end of the wildfire season. Skip to main content. Fires roar near Invermere, Cranbrook, Kamloops, in B.

July 26th The Canadian Press. The airport reopened just after 8 p. Smoke may be visible intermittently from Cranbrook and surrounding areas.

Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first. If you get Global News from Instagram or Facebook - that will be changing. Find out how you can still connect with us. A wildfire burning near the B. Crews are working in the area to contain the spot with assistance from aviation resources when visibility permits.

The St. Mary's River wildfire, located north of Cranbrook, B. According to the B. Wildfire Service BCWS , as of Thursday afternoon, the fire had expanded to cover an area of 26 square kilometres, more than triple the 8. It was three square kilometres in size when it was first detected on Monday. The district issued a state of local emergency for its electoral area "E," which includes areas under the evacuation order. It also expanded its evacuation alert to cover nine properties in the Woods Corner West area. Early Thursday evening, the district issued an area restriction order for the vicinity of the St.

Cranbrook forest fires

The wildfire to the north of Cranbrook, B. As of Tuesday, the B. Mary's River fire to be about eight square kilometres in size — a significant increase from the three square kilometres it covered on Monday evening. Cranbrook is about a kilometre drive west of the border with Alberta. A "wildfire of note" means the blaze is highly visible or poses a potential threat to public safety. According to the latest data from the BCWS, there are currently 23 fires of this category burning across the province, with most of them located in central and northern regions. The community and the Regional District of East Kootenay have jointly issued evacuation alerts for 43 homes due to the St. Mary's River wildfire. An evacuation alert means residents should prepare to evacuate their homes with little to no notice.

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Strong winds are complicating firefighting efforts at the St. A "wildfire of note" means the blaze is highly visible or poses a potential threat to public safety. An evacuation alert means residents should prepare to evacuate their homes with little to no notice. Get daily news from Canada's National Observer. It is not threatening any structures or communities at this time. The wildfire to the north of Cranbrook, B. As of Tuesday, the B. Duration Comments Close comments menu. Stay Connected. Sponsored content. Crews are working on widening the White Moscow Rd. No communities or structures are presently threatened.