The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary warns of Grand Forks fire issuing an evacuation order for 156 residencies.
Evacuation Orders Issued
The BC Wildfire service has issued warnings to Regional District of Kootenay Boundary there remnants a possible threat to the Grand Forks area.
The Wildfire is estimated to be 404 hectares in size. Previously this fire was being pushed north the United States, however small spots of fire has sparked in the Canadian side of the border.
The border will close at 10pm and re open again at 7am (Thursday morning). Residents have been asked to register by the RDKB for emergency alerting system on its website. Although 156 residences are on evacuation, over 567 more are on evacuation alert due to the Grand Forks fire.
All properties on the west highway 41 and 3 ordered to evacuate. After 7pm evacuees have asked to check into the Red Cross reception centre at the Grand Forks arena.
Washington State Sending Help to Diminish Fires
According to RDKB so far no structures damaged due to the Grand Forks fire. Winds observed to becalm with slight rain.
The state of Washington sends crews, heavy equipment and air support to diminish the fires and calls for rescue efforts. Presently, unit crews mobilised into areas the fore is catching up. Regional fire departments remain in need of heavy support at the moment.
People unable to evacuate urged to call 911 immediately while alerts on the Goosmus wildfire poses to be life threatening.
Conclusion
The Grand Folks Fire resulted in evacuations of 156 residences, while over 500 plus residents await evacuation alerts. The fire has been catching up with help arriving from Washington State.
Key Points
- An evacuation order issued for 156 residences in the Grand Forks area due to a 404-hectare wildfire.
- Washington State is sending crews, equipment, and air support to help control the fire.
- Over 567 additional properties are on evacuation alert as the wildfire spreads near the U.S.-Canada border.
