The Hope Wildfire remains roughly 10 kilometres south of the Canada/US border.
The United States has 908 personnel actioning the 7,400-acre fire.
The RDKB will continue to monitor the situation and post updates as needed on our website and social media channels. We will not be providing regular fire updates. If residents wish to access current information on the fire, they are encouraged to visit the US agency websites below:
https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wanes-hope-fire
https://www.facebook.com/newfireinfo
https://www.facebook.com/stevenscountyem
With wildfire season here, residents are strongly encouraged to sign up for the RDKB's free emergency alert system and to plan for an emergency. This is a great time to confirm your registration with Voyent by opening up the app.
Stay Updated Check the RDKB’s emergency management website, Facebook account, Instagram account, and @RDKB_Emergency Twitter Feed for reliable updates. Monitor the BC Wildfire Service website for wildfire maps: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map Make sure your journey is not affected by highway closures: https://www.drivebc.ca/ Get Emergency Ready: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/preparedbc/guides-and-resources
Media Contact: Anitra Winje, Information Officer Tel: 250 231 4748 Email: awinje@rdkb.com
As forecasted, favourable weather conditions last night resulted in shifting winds that blew the fire back onto itself and away from the Canada/US border. The United States has put considerable resources on the 3,200-acre fire. For current information on the Hope fire, residents should consult US agency websites:
The RDKB will continue to monitor the situation and post updates as needed on our website and social media channels.
With wildfire season here, residents are strongly encouraged to sign up for the RDKB's free emergency alert system and to plan for an emergency. Visit here for more info https://emergency.rdkb.com/
Stay Updated Check the RDKB’s Facebook account, Instagram account, and @RDKB_Emergency Twitter Feed Monitor the BC Wildfire Service website for wildfire maps: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map Make sure your journey is not affected by highway closures: https://www.drivebc.ca/ Get Emergency Ready: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/preparedbc/guides-and-resources
Press Release - UPDATE: Hope Wildfire South of US/CAN Border
As of 5:00 pm, the Hope Wildifre is currently 15 kms south of the Canada/US border. The BC Wildfire Service continues to monitor and share air resources. Current weather forecasts predict a shift in wind direction tonight that will keep the fire away from the border.
The RDKB will continue to monitor the situation and post updates on our website and social media channels.
Residents are also reminded to sign up for the RDKB's free emergency alert system and to plan for an emergency.
Stay Updated Check @RDKB_Emergency Twitter Feed for reliable updates. Monitor the BC Wildfire Service website for wildfire maps: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map Make sure your journey is not affected by highway closures: https://www.drivebc.ca/
Media Contact: Anitra Winje, Information Officer Tel: 250.231.4748 Email: awinje@rdkb.com
RDKB’S EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRE ACTIVATED TO LEVEL 1 Wildfire smoke visible in the Lower Columbia
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has activated its emergency operations centre to a level 1 to monitor the wildfire burning approximately 19 kms south of the US/Canada border.
Currently, there is no threat to RDKB residents. Smoke from the fire is visible in the Lower Columbia communities and Christina Lake.
The BC Wildfire Service is sending air tankers and US air support is en route to the fire.
“We are activating out of an abundance of caution and to continue to monitor the fire,” said Mark Stephens, EOC Director for the RDKB. “With wildfire season here, we encourage residents to plan for emergencies, such as create Grab and Go kits.”
June 13, 2025 4:45 PM PDT
Wildfire under Control: In the Vicinity of the Grand Forks Airport. Residents who were evacuated to the Grand Forks Arena can return home.
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