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400 plus hectares – aggressive fire – campers told to move

33 two33 oneWest of Rock Creek (N60584)

Last updated: Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 5:08 PM

Location: Near Rock Creek
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Discovered: Thursday, August 13, 2015

Size: estimated at 400 hectares and growing

Status: Active
• 0% contained
The BC Wildfire Service and local fire departments are responding to a rapidly growing wildfire near Rock Creek.

Both Highway 3 and 33 have been closed. Please check DriveBC for further details.

Interface: Interface Interface Fire

Evacuation Order is in effect.

Evacuation Alerts and Orders are being put in place by the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary. Find info here: http://www.rdkb.com/

No further details available at this time.

Cause: Under Investigation

Resources
Firefighters, airtankers and helicopters are currently responding and additional resources and personnel are en route.