Size: 2500 hectares (estimated)

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.

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.

Cause: Under Investigation

Resources
• 76 firefighters
• 4 helicopters
• 3 heavy equipment
• 2 airtankers
Firefighters, airtankers and helicopters are currently responding and additional resources and personnel are en route.

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