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RDCK EOC updates current wildfires in region

The Nelson Daily Staff
By The Nelson Daily Staff
July 27th, 2024

The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) recently updated its information on the many wildfires burning in the region.

The RDCK EOC, which remains in constant communication with BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) to monitor the fires, said there are currently 111 wildfires in the Southeast Fire Centre, with three (3) wildfires of note, and 83 listed as out of control.

This is a dynamic situation that can change hourly, so residents are encouraged to be prepared and follow the BCWS website and the RDCK website for the most accurate and up to date information.

Here is a capsule look at wildfire information in the RDCK

Slocan Lake Fires Complex:

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) has closed 12km of Highway 6 to both North and Southbound traffic due to the Slocan Lake Fires Complex.

Click HERE for Highway closure details.

Area Restriction details: Slocan Lake Complex Area Restriction.

Aylwin Creek wildfire 593.1 Hectares (Wildfire of Note)

On the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has issued an Evacuation Order due to this fire. Order details:

Komonko Creek wildfire 534 Hectares (Wildfire of Note)

Nemo Creek wildfire 2,513.7 Hectares

On the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has issued an Evacuation Order due to this fire.

Order details:

Mulvey Creek 400 Hectares

On the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre(EOC) has issued an Evacuation Order due to this fire.

Order details:

Ponderosa wildfire 633.9 Hectares

On the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has issued Evacuation Alerts due to this fire.

Alert details:

Wilson Creek 20.2 Hectares

On the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has issued an Evacuation Order and Alert due to this fire.

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North Kootenay Lake fires:

Argenta Creek 735 Hectares (Wildfire of Note)

On the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has issued an Evacuation Order and Alert due to this fire.

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Lower Meadow Mountain N71101 51 Hectares

Glacier Creek 236 Hectares

On the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has issued an Evacuation Order due to this fire.

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Howser Ridge 3

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