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by Kyra Hoggan on Thursday Jul 01 2021
Crews battle the the Merry Creek wildfire located approximately eight km southwest of Castlegar.
An interface wildfire near Castlegar has grown to seven hectares and is zero per cent contained, according to BC Wildfire Service, but the City of Castlegar Emergency Operations Centre says the blaze within city limits is contained.
Twenty-five firefighters, two airtankers and two helicopters are attacking the fire. At 5:20 p.m., the City issued an Evacuation Alert for the following: -14th Avenue North of Highway 3 -Forest Road -Grosvenor Place. During an evacuation alert, this is the time to get prepared to leave your home on short notice. Get your grab-and-go bags ready (which should include several days of clothing, toiletries and medications), your emergency plan, copies of important documents and important mementos.