There are 108 homes on evacuation alert because of the wildfire, while 15 are on evacuation order, officials said. "Most flights have been operating and we expect on time scheduled flights to be continuing." "All required staffing and operational needs continue while on alert," said Tristen Chernove, airport manager at YXC. "The BC Wildfire Service has recommended that the City of Cranbrook-owned properties and leased areas at the Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to be placed under an evacuation alert," the city said in a release on Thursday.įlights at the airport will not be affected, officials said, but cautioned that "cancellations can occur due to smoke." While dozens more homes have been put on alert, officials say a similar situation is facing the Canadian Rockies International Airport. "Taking the time at this stage to put together important papers (like insurance 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.Īnyone with livestock should make similar preparations, officials said.ĬANADIAN ROCKIES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AFFECTED The alert is designed to give residents time to prepare to leave their homes if necessary, officials said in a statement. Mary River fire, officials with the Regional District of East Kootenay said Thursday. More residents were put on evacuation alert due to the St. 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.
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