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Dozens of properties in British Columbia’s East Kootenay region are under an evacuation alert as another out-of-control wildfire burns. The Regional District of East Kootenay placed 72 properties in the Premier Lake area under an evacuation alert after the Lussier River fire grew Saturday. It’s the latest B.C. wildfire notice asking people to be prepared to flee since twin blazes near Boston Bar in the Fraser Canyon evacuations. Information from the BC Wildfire Service shows one of the two fires has grown since Friday. …The wildfire service is also asking the public to stop behaviours that could hinder their work. An overnight statement from the agency says that since Highway 1 reopened Saturday, between Boston Bar and Jackass Summit, drivers have been speeding through the fire zone and even stopping to film the ongoing firefighting efforts.. … a drone was also seen flying near the Brunswick Creek wildfire while emergency aircrews were fighting the blaze.