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CFES extinguish fire west of Cranbrook

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Posted: April 22, 2021 CFES tame wind driven fire Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services (CFES) this morning responded to a report of a wind driven fire in ?aq’am community. CFES sent 13 members to the fire, including six responding from home. “An additional eight members remained in the city to maintain our ability to respond,” CFES reported on social media. The cause of the fire appears to be damaged hydro lines resulting from high winds, CFES said. “We are grateful for the support of community members, RCMP, BCAS and BC Hydro. The fire is being held at this time and we are thankful...

Posted: April 17, 2021 By Chad St. Pierre ʔaq̓am Chief Joe Pierre speaks with media near the scene of yesterday’s fire. Fire season got an early start with the region’s first wildfire reported April 16 in ʔaq̓am. The accidental fire started on the lower half of ʔaq̓am and was quickly moving towards a house nearby. Reports from people on the ground indicated that those near the fire were evacuating but were later allowed to return to their homes. The fire was estimated to be at four hectares in size. A quick response from individuals nearby helped douse the flames and partially cont...

Posted: April 14, 2021 Prescribed burn near airport delayed due to wind UPDATE: Scott Driver, Director of Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services this morning reported the prescribed burn planned for the Canadian Rockies International Airport area has been put on hold due to potential wind gusts. The City of Cranbrook is carrying out a prescribed burn Thursday, April 15, and localized smoke should be visible from Cranbrook, Kimberley, Fort Steele and ʔaq’am. A 22-hectare parcel straddling the road entrance to the Canadian Rockies International Airport (CRIA) will see prescribed fire starting ...