Dozens of properties in British Columbia’s East Kootenay region are under an evacuation alert as another out-of-control wildfire burns.
The Regional District of East Kootenay placed 72 properties in the Premier Lake area under an evacuation alert after the Lussier River fire grew Saturday.
It’s the latest B.C. wildfire notice asking people to be prepared to flee since twin blazes near Boston Bar in the Fraser Canyon spurred alerts and evacuations.
Information from the BC Wildfire Service shows one of the two fires has grown since Friday.
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The Brunswick Creek fire stretches across more than 30 square kilometres, up from roughly 28 square kilometres.
The wildfire service says cooler weekend temperatures have allowed them to make gains over the fires.
But it is also asking the public to stop behaviours that could hinder their work.
An overnight statement from the agency says that since Highway 1 reopened Saturday, between Boston Bar and Jackass Summit, drivers have been speeding through the fire zone and even stopping to film the ongoing firefighting efforts.
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It says a drone was also seen flying near the southeast flank of the Brunswick Creek wildfire while emergency aircrews were fighting the blaze.
BC Wildfire Service says the drone put crews and the public at risk, and airtanker and helicopter activity was temporarily suspended.
A warning says wildfires are flight-restricted areas, and violations can result in fines of up to $25,000 and up to 18 months in prison.
The Wildfire Service adds that the speed limit on Highway 1 is 60 kilometres per hour, and there is no stopping in the fire zone.
Ban the drones, period! They are an invasion of privacy at the best of times, and a safety profound hazard at times like this. Nobody, and I mean nobody, should be allowed to operate drones for any reason. The war in Ukraine stands as an example of the dangers those things can present.
O drove the Coquihalla yesterday in both directions. I thought about going the canyon but opted for the faster route. I saw enough wildfire activity in 2021 when we moved and made several trips up the Coquihalla
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Should have left the highway closed. That would have kept the curious drone morons OUT!! As a member of the community that has been greatly affected by these fires… if I see a drone operator…. there will be no conversations. You are endangering lives and homes and shall be treated appropriately