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Area restriction issued for Kidd Creek blaze

An area restriction has been put in place around the Kidd Creek fire near Yahk.

According to the Southeast Fire Centre the restriction will be in place until Oct. 15 unless rescinded earlier.

Access to the Creston Valley Rod & Gun Club remains open but, entering into the restricted area through the Creston Valley Rod and Gun Club is prohibited.

The full area restriction map can be found here.

Failure to comply to the restriction could fetch you a $1,150 fine.

The fire was sparked on Sept. 2 and is believed to be human caused.

It has since grown to 280 hectares.


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Josiah Spyker
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Josiah is an integral part of our East Kootenay team. Since joining Vista Radio in 2021, he has combined his love of community and sport in his reporting for the news team, while also stepping in as an on-air announcer.

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