Fernie had a lightening strike caused fire Wednesday evening shortly after 9PM at Fernie Alpine Resort on Snake Ridge. It was quickly reported and extinguished with helicopter and ground crew support.
The BC Wildfire Service have 40 personnel on it, one helicopter, air tanker support, five pieces of heavy equipment, and have some machine guard and retardant guard on the south flank.
The RDEK has self-fill Sandbag Stations and is encouraging area residents to be aware of the potential for rising or rapidly changing conditions in area waterways.
Residents are welcome to participate in the compost pilot program by voluntarily dropping off accepted organic materials in the marked bins at the RDEK Transfer Station in Fernie.
Shawn Tomlin, current RDEK director of finances and a 12-year member of the regional government senior management team, will assume the position of CAO