Recent activity in Invermere and Cranbrook fire zones
(WorldNews Canada)

There have been 85 new wildfire starts in the Southeast Fire Centre since Aug. 11, 2018, 16 of which are in the Invermere Fire Zone and Cranbrook Fire Zone. The BC Wildfire Service is prioritizing these new fires and responding to them accordingly. There are currently six Wildfires of Note burning within these two zones: Cross River wildfire The Cross River wildfire is about nine kilometres east of Highway 93 and about 23 kilometres northeast of the Village of Radium. It covers about 2,723 hectares. Fifteen personnel are on site, supported by four pieces of heavy equipment. The Regional District of East Kootenay has implemented an evacuation order for the Cross River/Nipika Mountain Resort...