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Evacuation order expanded for Hosmer, north of Fernie

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An evacuation order has now expanded for the community of Hosmer.

RCMP and Search and Rescue are currently conducting an evacuation of a trailer park and surrounding residents in Hosmer. The evacuation zone is located on either side of the highway on the west side of the bridge.

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The evacuation has been ordered due to the high water levels that have breached part of the dike and are now flowing through properties. Details to follow.

33 homes have been evacuated in Lower Hosmer at this time.

A reception centre has been set up at the Fernie Curling Centre.

Rainfall warnings across the province ended this morning.

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