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Area restriction reduced for Silver Basin fire
The area restriction put around the Silver Basin fire has been amended.Â
Evacuation alert rescinded for Silver Basin fire, area restriction remains
The Silver Basin fire in Bugaboo Provincial Park has been classified as being held as of this afternoon with the evacuation alert rescinded but the area restriction still remains in effect.
Kidd Creek fire being held
The 450 hectare Kid Creek fire near Yahk is now being held.Â
Three fires still out of control in East Kootenay
Three fires are still out of control in the East Kootenay, while all others are either held or under control.
New fires in the East Kootenays
There have been a few new wildfires started in the East Kootenay this afternoon, Sept. 10.
Growth slowing for East Kootenay fires
Despite some recent warm weather, the growth of local fires has started to stall.Â
Area restriction issued for Kidd Creek blaze
An area restriction has been put in place around the Kidd Creek fire near Yahk.Â
Fire near Canal Flats under control
A fire sparked on Tuesday near Canal Flats is now considered under control.Â
New fires sparked in East Kootenay
Two new fires have been discovered in the East Kootenay and the Silver Basin fire continues to grow.Â
Fire near Grasmere under control
The wildfire northwest of Grasmere is now considered under control.Â
Updated: Evacuation alert issued in Bugaboo area as Silver Basin fire expands
An evacuation alert has been issued for the area adjacent to Bugaboos Provincial Park as hot, dry conditions and stronger winds prompted growth on the Silver Basin Wildfire today.
Updated: Grasmere fire being held
BC Wildfire crews have responded to an out-of-control wildfire northwest of Grasmere, west of Loon Lake.
Newly sparked fires under control
Recent lightning has sparked fires across B.C., but only three are active in the East Kootenay.Â
Get wildfire ready with water mapping
As wildfire seasons grow longer and more destructive, Kootenay communities are turning to water mapping as a proactive solution.
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