Wildfire sparks East Kootenay evacuation alert, weather helps firefight near Boston Bar
Wildfires in British Columbia have triggered evacuation alerts near the Lussier River and continue to threaten communities near Boston Bar. Firefighting efforts have been complicated by hot, dry weather and the illegal use of drones in restricted airspace.
Why it matters
Wildfires pose significant risks to public safety, infrastructure, and regional ecosystems, requiring coordinated emergency responses.
The Lussier River wildfire, first spotted on Saturday, is burning about 65 kilometres north of Cranbrook and has grown to about 1.15 square kilometres in size.
The Regional District of East Kootenay has issued an evacuation alert for 72 properties near Premier Lake.
The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) says it is responding to the fire with two unit crews and air assets, and that no structures or infrastructure were immediately threatened.
Hot, dry weather set to return as firefighters battle wildfires near Boston Bar
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