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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.
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June 28, 2021
Two of three Fairmont evacuation alerts rescinded
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) reports that effective at 3 p.m. today, June 28, the Evacuation Alerts for Hoodoo Mountain Resort and Spruce Grove Campground & RV Resort in Fairmont Hot Springs have been rescinded.
The Evacuation Alert for Fairmont Creek remains in effect as we continue to work to restore capacity within the debris traps.
Lead image: The evacuation alert area at Hoodoo Mountain Resort.
Map courtesy RDEK
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June 6, 2021
The Evacuation Order that had been issued yesterday for the Spruce Grove Campground & RV
Resort in Fairmont Hot Springs has been downgraded to an Evacuation ALERT.
“Overnight, the water levels continued to recede and today there is no longer flowing water through the campground and things are beginning to dry out,” said Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Information Officer Loree Duczek.
Although the Order has been downgraded, access to the Resort is restricted to give the owners time to undertake the clean up and site assessments. Campers/leaseholders should contact the Resort directly regarding temporary access to check on their property and gather belongings. No overnight stays will be permitted for at least a few days.