Home »
Three homes remain under evacuation
The BC Wildfire Service continues to action a grass fire in the Wycliffe area tonight where earlier today five homes were evacuated.
This evening most residents are returning to their homes; however, three houses will remain under evacuation order.
A reception centre has been set up at the Heritage Inn and evacuees are being provided information and support by Emergency Social Services volunteers.
The evacuation this afternoon was a “tactical evacuation” which occurs with no notice due to an immediate safety threat.
This evening, the Regional District of East Kootenay has issued a formal evacuation order based on the recommendation from the BC Wildfire Service and has declared a state of local emergency, which is required when evacuation orders are issued.
The fire remains listed at 0.6 hectares in size and BC Wildfire Service crews remain on scene. RCMP will also be on site through the night in the evacuation order area.
The public is asked to stay away from the Wycliffe area near Wycliffe Park Road, Wycliffe Store Road and Pattinson Road. In addition, the RDEK is asking residents to avoid using the Rails to Trails path in this area.
More information will be provided as it becomes available.
Lead image courtesy Sgt. Chris Newel/Kimberley RCMP
RDEK
