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RDCK issues Evacuation Alert for Harrop-Procter

The alert affects 486 properties
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Due to recent changes in activity of the Harrop Creek wildfire, the Regional District of Central Kootenay has issued an Evacuation Alert for 486 properties within Harrop, Procter, Sunshine Bay and Kootenay Lake Village.

This Evacuation Alert has been issued to prepare residents to leave at a moment’s notice should the fire threaten lives or properties. Although there is no requirement for residents and visitors to leave at this time, it is recommended that preparations should be made including the relocation of livestock, trailers, and boats.

This action can only take place within the Evacuation Alert phase as there is only 1 access/egress route that depends on the cable ferry. In the event of an Evacuation Order, the ferry would be restricted to vehicles and passengers only, due to limited time and ferry capacity. Absolutely no trailers will be allowed.

This fire is currently burning in steep and complex terrain. The flames will be highly visible over night and smoke from this fire can be seen from HWY 3A and the surrounding communities.

Winds overnight increased fire behavior on the east flank. This fire has now entered the Narrow Creek Drainage. Personnel are reassessing this fire and working on contingency plans.

All RDCK residents, businesses, and visitors are encouraged to sign up to the RDCK Emergency Alert system which will contact users when an emergency or disaster strikes in their area and action is required. To sign up, go to: http://www.rdck.ca/EN/main/services/emergency- management/emergency-alerts.html

For updates on the current Harrop Creek wildfire situation, visit:

BC Wildfire – Interactive Map of Current Fires

The Star will update this story as more news becomes available.