The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) this afternoon reported there is a tactical evacuation underway of six homes in the 6700 block of Rosen Lake Road due to a gas leak.

Members of the Jaffray Fire Department are evacuating affected residents.

Fortis BC has been notified, and residents are being evacuated for safety reasons until the scene has been assessed and secured by Fortis.

No further details are available at this time and more information will be provided as it becomes available, the RDEK said.

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