Evacuation orders near Grand Forks, B.C., downgraded, but U.S. fire is still a threat

Evacuation Orders Near Grand Forks, BC, Downgraded, but US Fire Is Still a Threat

Wildfire officials say an evacuation order for the B.C. southern Interior town of Grand Forks, has been downgraded to an alert, even as an out-of-control wildfire in Washington state surges north and threatens to cross the border. The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary says residents must be ready to leave at a moment’s notice since the Goosmus wildfire remains a risk to life and safety. Emergency Info BC says the updated alert, posted late …

Evacuation orders near Grand Forks, B.C., downgraded, but U.S. fire is still a threat

GRAND FORKS, B.C. — Wildfire officials say an evacuation order for the B.C. southern Interior town of Grand Forks, has been downgraded to an alert, even as an out-of-control wildfire in Washington state surges north and threatens to cross the border.

State of local emergency issued for cross-border Grand Forks wildfire

Over 150 properties and over 350 people have been ordered to evacuate so far

UPDATE: State of local emergency issued for cross-border Grand Forks wildfire

Over 150 properties and over 350 people have been ordered to evacuate so far

U.S. wildfire burning near B.C. border puts Grand Forks on alert

An evacuation order for rural properties outside Grand Forks, near the B.C.-U.S. border, was rescinded Wednesday night.

Evacuation order issued for Grand Forks due to Goosmus Wildfire

An Evacuation Order has been issued by the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary for the Grand Forks area because of the Goosmus Wildfire.