‘Increased fire activity’: Wildfire near Cranbrook grows to 3,300 hectares

The BC Wildfire Service mapped the St. Mary’s River wildfire Saturday morning, which is now an estimated 3,342 hectares, up from 2,600 hectares on Friday.

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Wildfire near Cranbrook triples in size, now burning more than 2,600 hectares

People have been forced to evacuate from 67 properties in response to the blaze, which has destroyed at least seven homes on First Nations land.

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At least 7 homes lost, nearly 100 displaced as wildfire near Cranbrook grows

The local First Nation says at least seven dwellings have been destroyed, while the BC Wildfire Service says the St. Mary's River wildfire has grown to 850 hectares in size.

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Wildfire near Cranbrook balloons to 800 hectares in size

The St. Mary's River wildfire near Cranbrook seen on Monday, July 17. The fire has quickly grown to 800 hectares in size.

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