There will be a public meeting tomorrow (Monday, Sept. 4) at 6 p.m. to update residents on the Harrop Creek Wildfire. The meeting will be held at the Procter Community Hall at 246 Third Avenue.
The B.C. Wildfire Service will be leading the public meeting, with RDCK Emergency Services staff also in attendance.
The Regional District of Central Kootenay’s emergency management office reported this morning that there has been no appreciable growth of the Harrop Creek wildfire overnight and B.C. Wildfire continues to develop a containment line between the fire and the communities below. A contingency guard is being placed at the base of the Narrows Creek drainage.
B.C. Wildfire service reports that there is one firefighter, one helicopter, and five pieces of heavy equipment carrying out this work.
The Evacuation Alert remains in place for the communities of Harrop, Proctor, Sunshine Bay and Kootenay Lake Village.
Residents of the Harrop Creek wildfire Evacuation Alert area should prepare themselves should the situation change and an evacuation is required. If an evacuation were required the Harrop cable ferry will be restricted to passengers and vehicles only – trailers, boats, and livestock will not be allowed.
If residents with livestock need more information about relocating their animals they can contact the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) at 250-352-7701. It is also recommended that residents consider making arrangements with family or friends should an evacuation occur since Emergency Social Services may be overwhelmed by a large amount of evacuees.
Residents who wish to receive text updates specific to the Harrop Creek wildfire for the duration of the incident can text HARROP to 778-400-1771.
The Rapid Creek Wildfire north of Meadow Creek continues to burn towards the west, with no growth towards the community of Poplar Creek. The Evacuation Alert for Poplar Creek remains in place.