Evacuations ordered as wildfire grows in southeast B.C.

Southeast B.C. communities prepare to evacuate

As a wildfire continues to grow in southeast British Columbia, evacuation orders and alerts have been issued for several communities.

The fire is burning near the community of Cranbrook, and has already forced the evacuation of about 1,000 people.

An evacuation order has been issued for the community of Moyie, while an evacuation alert has been issued for the community of Yahk.

Firefighters are working to contain the blaze, but it is being fanned by strong winds.

The fire is estimated to be about 10 square kilometres in size.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Residents in the affected communities are being urged to prepare for the possibility of evacuation.

They should have a plan in place and be ready to leave their homes at a moment's notice.

More information about the fire and evacuation orders can be found on the BC Wildfire Service website.

It is important to stay informed about the latest developments regarding the wildfire.

Residents can check the BC Wildfire Service website or follow the BC Wildfire Service on social media.

They can also sign up for email updates from the BC Wildfire Service.