Members of the Jaffray, Baynes Lake and Elko Fire Departments are on the scene of a wildfire this afternoon near the community of Kragmont, south of…
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Small grass fires in South Country quickly contained
Members of the Jaffray, Baynes Lake and Elko Fire Departments are on the scene of two small grass fire this afternoon in the Jaffray area….
Baynes Lake grass fire now contained
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) this morning reports firefighters from the Baynes Lake, Jaffray and Elko Fire Departments have established a guard around…
South Country firefighters responding to growing grass fire
Members of the Baynes Lake, Elko and Jaffray Fire Departments are currently on scene of a grassfire in the Baynes Lake area. The fire, which…
Tie Lake Transfer Station re-opened after fire
The Tie Lake Transfer Station was closed for a few hours today due to a series of fires on the site. “When we arrived, the…
Special send-off for long time Fire Chief
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is paying tribute to one of its long-time Fire Chiefs as he moves on to a new chapter…
Canada Day bonfire a reckless and selfish act
Members of the Baynes Lake Fire Department were dispatched to a campfire complaint call Thursday night (July 1) and arrived to find a large group…
Stay vigilant and watch for smoke
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is reminding residents that lightning strikes can smoulder for days until they are detected. “We all need to…
20 Year Service Award highlights Fire Department Banquet
Long-standing service awards, promotions and certificate presentations were all part of the recent celebrations at the Elk Valley & South Country Rural Fire and Rescue…
Grass fire reminder of the dry conditions
Crews stayed on fire watch overnight after a grass fire burned 30 acres of grassland in the Baynes Lake area yesterday afternoon. “The fire originated…