Home »
St. Mary wildfire and evacuation alerts expand
Fort Steele Heritage Town now on evacuation alert
The BC Wildfire Service this afternoon (July 18) reports the out-of-control St. Mary River Wildfire in ʔaq’am community is now an estimated 800 hectares in size.
There are a number of resources on the fire today, including three initial attack crews and two unit crews, as well as aviation resources, including a skimmer group.
Heavy equipment worked through the night to support containment efforts. In addition, Structure Protection Units are mobilized and planning is underway.
The Evacuation ORDER for a number of homes in the community of ʔaq’am remains in effect.
The Evacuation Alert for 10 dwellings on reserve, 33 dwellings in the surrounding area and Fort Steele Heritage Town also remains in effect.
To view the Evacuation Alert area description and map, visit: www.rdek.bc.ca and click on Emergency Information tab.
The Regional Emergency Operations Centre remains open in support of ʔaq’am and those residents who are on Evacuation Order and Alert.
Lead image: Smoke rises in the background at Fort Steele Heritage Town earlier today (July 18). Ian Cobb/e-KNOW photos
e-KNOW
