Wildfire Update Aug 1-21

August 01, 2021
BC Wildfire Service
Wildfires of Note
Octopus Creek (N51800)
Last updated: Sunday, August 1, 2021 at 11:01 AM
Size: 18,083.0 hectares (estimated)
Status: Active
 
Evacuation Order is in effect.
The Regional District of Central Kootenay has implemented an evacuation order in the vicinity of this fire.
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Trozzo Creek (N51705)
Last updated: Sunday, August 1, 2021 at 11:04 AM
Size: 5,202.0 hectares
Status: Active
 
Evacuation Order is in effect.
The Regional District of Central Kootenay has implemented an evacuation order and an evacuation alert in the vicinity of this fire. For the latest information on evacuation orders and alerts in RDCK, go to
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Thomas Creek (K51794)
Last updated: Sunday, August 1, 2021 at 2:37 PM
Size: 10,250.0 hectares (estimated)
Status: Active
The Thomas Creek wildfire remains classified as Out of Control
 
Evacuation Alert is in effect.
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) has issued an Evacuation Alert for 724 properties, as well as an Evacuation Order for 8 properties in Electoral Area "D"
Contact the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen for more information. for more information.
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Nk'Mip Creek (K52061)
Last updated: Sunday, August 1, 2021 at 3:03 PM
Size: 13,000.0 hectares (estimated)
Status: Active
The fire is classified as Out of Control.
 
RDKD Evacuation Order
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) has issued an Evacuation Order for 157 properties and an Evacuation Alert for an additional 283 properties in the area of the Nk'Mip Creek wildfire. For more information, please visit their website. The RDKB has also issued an Evacuation Order for Electoral Area E and West Boundary.
 
Evacuation Order is in effect.
Evacuation Orders and Alerts have been issued for numerous properties by the Osoyoos Indian Band.
 
An Evacuation Alert remains in place for some properties west of Nk'mip Road.