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With two Evacuation Alerts in place, it is critical to know that if you work away from your property, it is important to be prepared in case an Evacuation Order is enacted while you are away from h

The City of Kimberley would like to inform residents of an upcoming road closure at the intersection of 5th Avenue and Moyie Street in the Townsite neighbourhood.

Effective at 1 p.m. MST, Thursday, July 23, 2026, Category 1 campfires will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.

July 20, 2026 Evening Update

Matthew Creek and two Tower Creek Wildfires (in the Kimberley area)

The City of Kimberley and Regional District of East Kootenay have issued two Evacuation Alerts this evening due to separate wildfires.

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