Highway 3A closes due to Keremeos Creek wildfire
The BC Wildfire Service is currently planning for several controlled ignitions to fight the growing wildfire that is now estimated at 2,790 hectares in size.The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Emergency Operations Centre will be posting an update on the fire at 2 p.m. on their Youtube channel.The RDOS EOC is organizing for evacuees to gain temporary access to their properties.
Residents will need to request temporary access prior to 5 p.m. for access the next day. Residents in the evacuation order area can request a temporary access permit by emailing [email protected] or calling 250-490-4231. The purpose of the temporary permits is to provide a way for residents to access their properties in a safe and organized manner, said the RDOS EOC in a press release.
The RCMP and other private security are controlling access and protecting properties under evacuation. All residents without permitted access are asked to stay well away.
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