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Evac Alert remains at Spillimacheen fire
Firefighting activities are scaling down at the wildfire located between Spillimacheen and Harrogate along Highway 95.
There has been no growth to the 54 hectares fire, which is classified as 100% contained.
There are currently 20 contract fire fighters and one officer on site. There is no longer any heavy equipment or helicopter support operating on this fire.
The goal is to have a full mop complete on 100% of the fire, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) reported yesterday.
While the fire is dying down, an Evacuation Alert remains in place for the area south of the RDEK boundary, east of Columbia River south to Westside Road in Spillimacheen.
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has responded to 956 wildfires so far this season. Over 1,000 of B.C.’s firefighters are fully deployed throughout the province, and over 700 contract firefighters are helping to fight fires. And 63 sustained action firefighters and seven other personnel from Ontario remain in the province to provide support. The province remains on high alert for wildfire activity.
Please refrain from any open burning.
Failure to abide by the Wildfire Act, including open burning restrictions, can result in a $345 fine, an administrative penalty of $10,000 or, if convicted in court, a fine of up to $100,000 and/or one year in jail.
Personal and Family Emergency Preparedness
Each year, thousands of people face emergency situations that could change their lives forever. Don’t be caught off-guard. Know the hazards in your area and take the time to assemble your family emergency kit.
During an emergency, you and your family could be on your own for an extended period of time. Emergency services may not be readily available, as increasing demands are placed on responders.
It may take emergency workers some time to get to you as they help those in most critical need. As well, access to phones, gas, water, sewer and electrical services may be cut off. Learning how to be personally prepared and building a 72 hour kit is vital.
Some items you should include in a 72 hour emergency kit include:
Food (non spoiling)
Water
A manual can opener
A crank or battery powered flashlight
Radio
First aid kit
Extra cash
A copy of your emergency plan and contact information
For further information on getting prepared and building a 72-hour kit, visit www.getprepared.gc.ca.
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