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Anarchist/Sidley/Bridesville fire being assessed

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Last updated: Friday, August 14, 2015 at 7:49 AM

Location: Sidley Mountain east of Osoyoos

Discovered: Thursday, August 13, 2015

Size: 50.0 hectares

Status: Active
The majority of this fire is in Washington State, but yesterday afternoon it traveled over the US/Canadian border, east of Osoyoos. This prompted and evacuation order.

The portion of the fire on the Canadian side was last estimated at 50 hectares in size, but the overnight growth is being assessed this morning.

Areas of the fire perimeter have machine guard. Fire crews and equipment worked on the fire overnight.

Interface Fire – Evacuation Order is in effect.

Residents under evacuation order have been notified. Further information will be available through the local governments.

The evacuation order in effect between both the Regional District Okanagan Similkameen and the Regional District Kootenay Boundary. For residents in the Regional District Kootenay Boundary please call 250 368-9127 for more information.