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Octopus Creek south of Fauquier an estimated 1,172 hectares

Evacuations at Octopus fire

The Octopus Creek south of Fauquier has grown to an estimated 1,172 hectares, prompting evacuation orders and alerts.

The BC Wildfire Service says aggressive fire behaviour was observed Sunday evening.

The fire expanded on the east and west flanks, with the majority of the growth happening towards Koch Creek to the east and the Octopus drainage to the west.

The Regional District of Central Kootenay has issued an evacuation order for five properties on the south side of Taite Creek, including the Taite Creek recreation site.

An evacuation alert is also in place for 162 properties in the communities of Applegrove and Fauquier on the east shore of Lower Arrow Lake in Electoral Area K.

The fire is believed to be lightning caused.

The wildfire service says contingency line areas are being identified and flagged. A machine guard will continue to be established near at the north end of the fire by an industry-led strike team.

Structure protection is now active on all homes in the evacuation order area.



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