August 7, 2026
Emergency Operations Centre
4:30 PM PST
Currently there are no Evacuation Alerts or Orders in the RDCK.
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is in regular communication with BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) to monitor the fires within the region. There are currently 47 wildfires in the Southeast Fire Centre and 25 are listed as out of control. This is a dynamic situation that can change hourly, so residents are encouraged to be prepared and follow the BCWS website and the RDCK website for the most accurate and up to date information.
Poplar Creek Wildfire
Originally discovered on Sunday, July 26 the Poplar Creek wildfire in Electoral Area D, approximately 60 km north of Kaslo, has grown to 292 hectares. BCWS is using crews and helicopters to limit the spread of the wildfire. For the latest updates on this fire: BC Wildfire Service.
In the interest of public and responder safety, an area restriction was put in place by BCWS for the Poplar Creek area on August 1. Under this order, a person must not remain in or enter the restricted area without the prior written authorization of BCWS. Click here for the complete details of the area restriction.
The RDCK rescinded the evacuation alert for 30 properties in the Poplar Creek area on August 6. The RDCK advises people to remain vigilant in the event that conditions change, and an Evacuation Alert or Order may be re-issued, and the evacuation process will recommence. It is recommended to prepare an emergency kit and ensure preparedness, including moving pets and livestock to a safe area, in the event of another emergency.
Inonoaklin Creek Wildfire
Originally discovered on Saturday, July 25 the Inonoaklin Creek wildfire in Electoral Area K, northwest of the Needles Ferry, has grown to 1,223 hectares. BCWS is using heavy equipment, crews, and helicopters to limit the spread of the wildfire. Structure protection has been established in the alert area. For the latest updates on this fire: BC Wildfire Service.
In the interest of public and responder safety, an area restriction was put in place by BCWS for the Inonoaklin Creek area on July 26. Under this order, a person must not remain in or enter the restricted area without the prior written authorization of BCWS. Click here for the complete details of the area restriction.
The RDCK rescinded the evacuation alert for one property and homes for the Inonoaklin Creek wildfire in Electoral Area K area on August 7. The RDCK advises people to remain vigilant in the event that conditions change, and an Evacuation Alert or Order may be re-issued, and the evacuation process will recommence. It is recommended to prepare an emergency kit and ensure preparedness, including moving pets and livestock to a safe area, in the event of another emergency.
General Information
For more information on the wildfires refer to BCWS website and BCWS Facebook.
Visit www.rdck.ca/eocinfo for the complete details of all current evacuation orders and alerts. Follow the RDCK on Facebook and X. Affected residents with any questions can contact the RDCK Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) at 250-352-7701.
For more information about evacuations and emergency preparedness, along with other resources:
- Current RDCK Evacuation Alerts, Orders and Rescinds or call 250-352-7701
- Sign up for RDCK Emergency Notification System to receive notifications
- RDCK Public Emergency Web Map
- Public weather alerts for BC from Environment Canada
- BC Wildfire – Interactive Map of Current Events
- Fortis BC Outage Map or call 1-866-436-7847
- BC Hydro outage map or call 1-800-224-9376
- Nelson Hydro 1-877-324-9376
- Drive BC for highway closures and road conditions
- For BC Air Quality Health Index
- Prepared BC