A wildfire in Dry Creek is out of control and an evacuation alert has been put in place for the area. The fire was first discovered on July 18. BC Wildfire Services has updated the status of the fire as of July 22, stating that it has grown to 150 hectares. An evacuation alert is issued for the following areas, Highway 23 South from Cranberry Creek to Shelter Bay, and Shelter Bay to 12km on the Shelter Bay Forest Service Road. This evacuation alert is issued to prepare you to evacuate your premises or property should an evacuation order be made. Dry Creek is approximately 35 kilometres south of the City of Revelstoke.

Additional coverage in Revelstoke Review: Evacuation alert for Shelter Bay to Cranberry Creek