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Evacuation Alert rescinded for Silver Basin Wildfire
Effective 4 pm Mountain Time Sept. 15, the Evacuation Alert for the Silver Basin wildfire adjacent to Bugaboo Provincial Park has been lifted.
“The BC Wildfire Service has now classified the fire as Being Held and have recommended that it is safe to rescind the Evacuation Alert,” said Loree Duczek, Regional Emergency Operations Centre Information Officer.
The Evacuation Alert has been in effect since August 30. A copy of the Rescind and associated map can be found on the Evacuation Alerts and Orders page on www.rdek.bc.ca.
It is important to note that the Area Restriction prohibits access into the areas in the interest of public safety remains in effect and Bugaboo Provincial Park is closed to public access.
While the fire is classified as Being Held, it remains active. Given current conditions, it is expectedto remain within the current perimeter, control line or boundary.
The latest updates on the Silver Basin wildfire or other wildfires in B.C. can be found on www.bcwildfire.ca.
The latest updates on the status of the Provincial Park can be found on www.bcparks.ca.
BC Wildfire Service file photo
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