A wildfire that's already more than 2,500 hectares in size is now threatening dozens more homes and an international airport near the city of Cranbrook, B.C.
More residents were put on evacuation alert due to the St. Mary's River fire, officials with the Regional District of East Kootenay said Thursday.McGuinty Road;
"Taking the time at this stage to put together important papers , medications, valuables, supplies for children and pets, and other important items can make a huge difference if they need to leave on a moment's notice," said Loree Duczek, regional emergency operations centre information officer.CANADIAN ROCKIES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AFFECTED
"The BC Wildfire Service has recommended that the City of Cranbrook-owned properties and leased areas at the Canadian Rockies International Airport to be placed under an evacuation alert," the city said in a release on Thursday. "All required staffing and operational needs continue while on alert," said Tristen Chernove, airport manager at YXC.There are 108 homes on evacuation alert because of the wildfire, while 15 are on evacuation order, officials said.
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