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• Snowpack in West Kootenay backcountry climbs to 215 per cent of normal

  Cooler weather in April and May means the snowmelt has been delayed by nearly four weeks, meaning the region has a relatively high risk for flooding.

  Environment

  Jun 18, 2022
  
• Evacuation alert rescinded for Six Mile, Kootenay regional district says

  Amid spring freshet, the Regional District of Central Kootenay said creek levels in Six Mile have dropped enough for a previously announced evacuation alert to be downgraded.

  Environment

  Jun 15, 2022
  
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• Smoky skies hindering aviation assistance in Michaud, Octopus Creek wildfires

  The Michaud Creek fire is listed at 4,600 hectares, while the nearby Octopus Creek fire is estimated at 11,444 hectares.

  Canada

  Jul 24, 2021
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• Evacuation order issued for B.C. communities of Edgewood, Needles due to nearby wildfire

  There are now three small communities along Lower Arrow Lake that are under evacuation orders because of two nearby wildfires.

  Canada

  Jul 21, 2021
• Firefighting gear stolen from Merry Creek blaze near Castlegar, B.C.

  Regional district asking for help to recover the stolen forestry hose and six sprinklers worth approximately $2,000.

  Canada

  Jul 13, 2021
• Bulldog Mountain fire forces evacuation order issued for lakeshore west of Castlegar

  Castlegar Search and Rescue and RCMP went door to door on the southern shore of Lower Arrow Lake Wednesday night telling people to leave due to the imminent threat from the Bulldog Mountain wildfire.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2018