BC Wildfire Service Archives – Revelstoke Mountaineer

Revelstoke fire base summer 2024 buildings and entrance

Revelstoke fire base set for fall ground breaking

By Lys Morton ● Latest News ● Jul 3, 2024

The new Revelstoke fire base will include on-site physical therapy resources for staff, BC Wildfire Service told Revelstoke Mountaineer.

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Revelstoke wildland firefighter dies

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Jul 14, 2023

19-year-old Devyn Gale lost her life after she was caught under a fallen tree while battling a wildfire outside Revelstoke

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Brief: fire ban now in effect across BC, including Revelstoke

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● May 18, 2023

The BC Wildfire services says the ban on category 2 and category 3 open burning is to prevent wildfires and protect public safety

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Update: Revelstoke wildfire activity and Mount Revelstoke National Park area closures

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff ● Latest News ● Aug 22, 2022

Revelstoke’s surrounding area sees an increase in wildfire activity over the weekend, and Parks Canada closes parts of Mount Revelstoke National Park to manage active fires.

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Area restriction issued for Akolkolex wildfire, Parks Canada plans prescribed burns

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff ● Latest News ● Aug 18, 2022

Akolkolex Wildfire area restriction closes part of the Akolkolex FSR until October 15; Parks Canada is planning a series of prescribed fires in Glacier and Mount Revelstoke national parks.

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Parks Canada detects wildfire in Glacier national park

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff ● Latest News ● Jul 25, 2022

Parks Canada says a wildfire was detected in Glacier National park Sunday, July 24. The blaze is not a threat to the public, but Parks Canada says motorists should be advised of the fire and only stop their vehicle when it is safe to do so in designated areas.

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Wind fuels wildfires of note in southern Interior, evacuation alerts and orders expand

By Bailey Gingras-Hamilton ● Latest News ● Aug 16, 2021

The province hosted an emergency wildfire update today, following increased fire activity over the weekend. Travel advisories have been issued for multiple parts of the Thompson-Nicola and Okanagan regions.

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