RDCK EOC updates current wildfires in region
By The Nelson Daily Staff
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:
- July 20 Order details
- July 23 Order details
- July 24 Order details
- Aylwin Creek wildfire BCWS incident details page
Komonko Creek wildfire 534 Hectares (Wildfire of Note)
- Komonko Creek wildfire BCWS incident details page
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:
- July 19 Order details.
- Nemo Creek wildfire BCWS incident details page
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:
- July 21 Order details.
- Mulvey Creek wildfire BCWS incident details page
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:
- July 21 Alert details
- July 23 Alert details
- Ponderosa wildfire BCWS incident details page
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.
Please click for details:
North Kootenay Lake fires:
- Area Restriction details: Mt Lavina Area Restriction
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.
Please click for details:
- July 25 Order details
- July 25 Alert details
- N71058 wildfire BCWS incident details page
Lower Meadow Mountain N71101 51 Hectares
- Lower Meadow Mountain BCWS incident details page
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
- Area restriction details: Howser Ridge 3
