In spite of
the periodically wet weather we’ve had, the Southeast Fire Centre reports that
they’ve responded to 93 wildfires in our area since August 1st.
They say that 38 of these fires were person-caused and their website shows 3
new fires in our Regional District in the past 24 hours, of which at least one
was also person caused. Person caused fires are preventable.
Please be cautious when recreating outdoors, put campfires out completely
and don’t leave any fire unattended.
The BC
Wildfire Service would also like to let you know that we may see smoke in our
area from fires that are burning in Idaho and Washington states. This
smoke is expected to continue as long as our winds are from the south.
To report a
wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555
toll free or *5555 on a cell phone. For the latest information on current
wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality
advisories, visit: http://www.bcwildfire.ca
Enjoy the
summer and be safe!
Tracy Van
de Wiel, Information Officer
Emergency
Management Program
Regional
District of East Kootenay
19-24th
Avenue South
Cranbrook
BC V1C 3H8
Phone:
250-489-2791 or toll free 1-888-478-7335 (BC/AB)
Website:
www.rdek.bc.ca
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