Mission Wasa Low Road, Mission Road homes evacuated due to wildfire
The situation around the wildfires near the ʔaq̓am community is constantly evolving. You can find an update on the situation from the morning of Tuesday, July 18 here.
BC Wildfire Service crews are working to put out a wildfire near ?aqam.
The BC Wildfire Service and the Cranbrook Fire Department are working alongside the ʔaq̓am Community – St. Mary's Indian Band and RCMP in response to the St. Mary’s River Wildfire (N11805) located on the Kootenay River IR no1. pic.twitter.com/5LlznhVmyC
— BC Wildfire Service (@BCGovFireInfo) July 17, 2023
Local highways contractor Mainroad East Kootenay says Wasa Mission Low Road is closed due to an active wildfire, access to LD ranch remains available.
All homes on Mission Road and Mission Wasa Low Road are being asked to evacuate and register with Emergency Social Services at the Health Centre.
The Community of ?aqam says downed power lines are the cause of the two fires in the area, one of which is measured at 20 hectares.
Crews with the BC Wildfire Service say heavy winds are increasing fire behaviour, ground crews are being supported by air tankers and helicopters.
View a statement from the Community of ?aqam below:
There are two fires just off of mission wasa low road due to downed power lines. As a precaution, we are asking all…
Posted by ʔaq̓am Community – St. Mary's Indian Band on Monday, July 17, 2023
View a statement from Mainroad East Kootenay below:
Please be advised that Wasa Mission Lower Road is closed due to an active wildfire.
Access to the LD Ranch Road remains available. Please avoid this area, if possible, to
allow first responders clear access and obey all Traffic Control Personal and signage.
– Article includes statement from Community of ?aqam/Mainroad East Kootenay/BC Wildfire Service
