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Due to tremendous luck in weather conditions and outstanding efforts from BCWS the fire has stabilized for now after its big run towards lemon creek. It has been an extremely intense time for our community with many homes under evacuation alert and a large number of homes evacuated in the middle of the night. Below is the latest report from BCWS: "Trozzo Creek (N51705) Last updated: Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 7:13 AM Size: 5,202.0 hectares Status: Active Fire activity has r

August 3, 2021 On the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is downgrading the Evacuation Order to an Evacuation Alert for the area from south of Popou Rd north to Ringrose Creek. This reduction to an Alert means residents can return to their properties, but must be prepared to leave on short notice should conditions change. The Trozzo Creek wildfire was first discovered on July 9 and is currently estimated to be 5,