Evacuation Order and Alerts lifted for Castlegar area
SHARE ON: The Mary Creek Wildfire seen from above on July 2, 2021. (Supplied by the BC Wildfire Service)
The Evacuation Oder and Alert placed on 32 properties in the Castlegar area have been lifted as of 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
The order was enacted on 32 properties due to the Mary Creek Wildfire by the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).
The local State of Emergency has also been called off.
“Crews have done an incredible job in containing this wildfire and minimizing damage to property,” said Nora Hannon, EOC Director and RDCK Regional Fire Chief. “With the hot weather continuing and only the beginning of wildfire season, this is a reminder to residents the importance of being careful and alert for any possible fire dangers when being outdoors.”