Columbia Valley Pioneer staff
The evacuation alert for the Ravenshead fire east of Invermere has been rescinded.
The Regional District of East Kootenay says residents in the Cross River/Palliser area, including Nipika Mountain Resort, are no longer on alert.
“We want to acknowledge the incredible work by the crews which, in combination with improved fire conditions, have resulted in the BC Wildfire Service making the recommendation to rescind the alert,” says Information Officer Loree Duczek.
She noted the fire remains active and the work by firefighters and support crews continue. In addition, the area restriction remains in effect, meaning public access is prohibited. Access to and travelling on the Kootenay River through the restriction zone is not permitted without an exemption.
The Ravenshead fire broke out on July 24 and is currently estimated at 8,615 hectares.
“Although we have seen some rain over the past few weeks, we are still seeing some new starts,” Duczek says. “We need the public to remain diligent and abide by the full fire ban which includes no campfires, no fireworks and no open burning of any kind in the East Kootenay.”
