By Geoff Smith (@GeoffSmithLNN on Twitter)

More help today as Sage Creek Fire remains within B.C.

Aug 7, 2018 | 6:50 AM

SOUTHEAST BRITISH COLUMBIA – The Sage Creek Fire has not grown in size, and remained entirely within the B.C. boundaries, according to the latest update provided Monday, Aug. 6 by the M.D. of Pincher Creek.

The municipal district has been receiving smoke from the fire, which is burning an area 1239 ha in size, approximately six km southwest of the Alberta boundary and 65 km southeast of Fernie, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service. The area is described as remote and no evacuations are in place.

An Alberta Incident Management Team is on site. More than 40 firefighters are on the scene, along with air tankers and helicopters. Another 18 personnel were expected to arrive Tuesday, Aug. 7.

British Columbia says a modified response is being used, with a combination of suppression, monitoring, and management to contain and steer the fire. One forest service road is closed.

The M.D. of Pincher Creek is reminding its residents to have a 72-hour emergency kit prepared, and to ensure their fire insurance is up to date. Ranchers with livestock adjacent to the southeast section of Castle Wildland Park are particularly encouraged to follow updates.

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