Within the Slocan Valley area, 42 wildfires are burning, with another dozen located on either side of the region.
Located between two long bodies of water in B.C.’s Southern Interior, the Slocan Valley is currently alight with wildfires.
Seven wildfires are located on the western side of the Columbia River and five are located on the eastern side of Duncan Lake and Kootenay Lake. The Aylwin Creek fire is estimated at 400 hectares and is being fought by two unit crews and 14 pieces of heavy equipment. Two structure protection specialists and three structure protection crews are also at the scene.Interior Health said because of the fire, it is moving 28 residents from a long-term care home to alternate locations.
“This is an evolving situation and we are working closely with municipalities, regional districts, and the BC Wildfire Service to ensure precautions are underway to protect patients, clients, and individuals in long-term care.”The Komonko Creek fire is sized at 534 hectares but there are no evacuation alerts or orders for this fire.Further, just across the lake from those fires is the Nemo Creek blaze, which is estimated at 823 hectares and is also out of control.
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