Regional District of East Kootenay implements full evacuation order for the Moyie Lake area
CASTLEGAR – In the interest of public safety, the Regional District of East Kootenay has implemented a full evacuation order for the Moyie Lake area.
Also, the Regional District of East Kootenay has implemented an Evacuation Order for some areas on the west side of Lake Koocanusa, and an Evacuation Alert for some areas on the east side of Lake Koocanusa, effective immediately. Additionally, as a precautionary measure, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District has issued an evacuation alert for Heather Lodge and CP Railway work yard effective immediately. All of these Alerts and Orders are in effect and were put in place yesterday evening.
Linklater Creek wildfire
* Located 18 Kilometres southwest of Newgate (65 kilometres southeast of Cranbrook). This 130-hectare wildfire has 19 personnel on site today working with airtankers, helicopters and heavy equipment.