The BC Wildfire Service continues to respond to the Silver Basin wildfire (N21687). This wildfire is estimated to be 490 hectares and is located in the Silver Basin backcountry area, south of the Bugaboo Provincial Park.

Fire behaviour and activity for the Silver Basin wildfire (N21687) has decreased and firefighting personnel no longer need to restrict public access to the area.

The area restriction issued for the Silver Basin area on August 30 is rescinded, effective at 1 p.m. on September 23.

Before entering any area affected by a wildfire, people should be aware that significant safety hazards may be present. Fire-damaged trees may be unstable and could fall down. Ash pits can be hard to detect and can remain hot long after the flames have died down.

The BC Wildfire Service reminds members of the public that the Silver Basin wildfire (N21687) is an active worksite, and they should always exercise caution while travelling in the area.

Although the area restriction has been rescinded, officials still have the authority under the Wildfire Act and its regulations to order anyone to leave the area.

Smoke may still be seen within the fire’s perimeter over the coming weeks. Smoke appearing from well within the fire perimeter and burned material is common. However, smoke that rises from green, unburned fuel or from outside a fire’s perimeter should be reported immediately.

Road closures and area restrictions are subject to change depending on fire activity. For the most current information please visit the fire prohibitions and restrictions section of the BC Wildfire website for the Southeast Fire Centre.

The Southeast Fire Centre extends from the U.S. border in the south to Mica Dam in the north, and from the Okanagan Highlands and Monashee Mountains in the west, to the B.C.-Alberta border in the east.

BC Wildfire Service file photo

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