The Lladnar Creek fire near Sparwood has triggered more evacuation alerts.
It was a joint alert issued by the District of Sparwood and the RDEK.
The alert covers properties north of Sparwood Heights Drive, including Whiskey Jack Subdivision, Elk Valley Trailer Park, Upper and Lower Lodgepole Trailer Park, Savarie Road and Savarie Frontage Road and all properties west of Highway 43 up to 6161 Upper Elk Valley Road.
“The BC Wildfire Service has recommended the Evacuation Alert area be expanded out of an abundance of caution and to give residents within the expanded Alert area time to prepare now should conditions on the fire worsen,” said Sparwood Mayor, David Wilks.
Residents were notified by crews going door-to-door.
While you don’t need to leave, you should be ready to at any time.
“Among the items residents are encouraged to gather as part of their preparation are important documentation, medications, valuables, hard drives and photos and supplies for children and pets,” said RDEK officials.
The fire was last mapped at 448 hectares.