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Area restriction for Ptarmigan Creek wildfire rescinded

Area restriction for the Dewar Creek wildfire rescinded

Posted: August 3, 2021 Area Restriction for Mineral Creek wildfire rescinded The area restriction that was established around the Mineral Creek wildfire, 25 km southwest of Invermere, has been rescinded. Firefighting personnel no longer need to restrict public access to operate efficiently and safely in the area. The BC Wildfire Service reminds members of the public that the Mineral Creek wildfire is an active worksite and they should exercise caution at all times while travelling in the area. Even if an area restriction has been rescinded, officials still have the authority under the Wild...

by Contributor on Tuesday Jul 27 2021 The increased area restriction reflects the continued need to protect the public in areas where ongoing fire suppression activities are taking place and to avoid interference with fire control. The BC Wildfire Service has increased the area of the Area Restriction Order for the vicinity of the 4,389 hectare Trozzo Creek and Mt Ruppel wildfires near Winlaw and Slocan, respectively. The increased area restriction reflects the continued need to protect the public in areas where ongoing fire suppression activities are taking place ...

Posted: July 26, 2021 Backyard fires prompt numerous calls to fire departments The Columbia Valley Rural Fire and Rescue Service has been fielding numerous calls of late regarding backyard fires. “Most of these calls come late at night and are creating a drain on our volunteers as well as creating a burden on our Fire Dispatch Centre in Kelowna already dealing with an unprecedented season. Sadly, many of these calls could be avoided with neighbourly communication prior to the dispatch of Fire Departments and RCMP,” explained Columbia Valley Rural Fire & Rescue Service Deputy Chief Drew S...