Revelstoke wildfire Archives – Revelstoke Mountaineer

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: Two wildfires remain out of control in Revelstoke region, one possibly human-caused

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff ● Latest News ● Jul 16, 2021

No further updates are available on the source of the Wap Creek wildfire, which B.C. Wildfire Services suspect is human-caused. The fires are not close enough to be any immediate risk to Revelstoke, but they are contributing to poor air quality.

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Updated: Relief possible for Revelsmoke as wind shift forecast

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff ● Latest News ● Aug 27, 2015

Relief could be in the forecast in Revelstoke in the next couple of days as prevailing weather patterns are fore case to shift smoke from Washington state wildfires eastward, missing the Columbia region.

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52 new fires, mostly spot fires, in Southeast but Revelstoke remains relatively quiet

By Emily Kemp ● Latest News ● Jul 21, 2015

The electrical storm early this week has kept BC Wildfire crews busy but firefighters aren’t facing any notable fires in the Revelstoke area.

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Audio: Revelstoke wildfire consultants share fireproofing tips for homeowners

By Aaron Orlando ● Latest News ● Jul 12, 2015

Revelstoke wildfire consultants share tips on how you can FireSmart your home, including simple steps that don’t require much time or resources.

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44 new lightning-caused wildfires in Southeast B.C. since Friday

By Aaron Orlando ● Latest News ● Jul 11, 2015

Lightning caused 44 new wildfires on July 9 in the B.C. Southeast Fire Centre, and thunderstorms are forecast to continue through the weekend. A new fire near Silverton has put residents there on evacuation alert.

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Wildfire action in Kootenays as campfire ban takes effect

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff ● Latest News ● Jul 3, 2015

There are pockets of extreme forest fire danger rating in the Revelstoke area as weather conditions continue to be hot and dry in 2015. A campfire ban took effect at noon on July 3 across the Southeast Fire Centre, including in Revelstoke city.

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