As of 6:30 p.m. local time (August 20) the Evacuation Alert has been RESCINDED for the Ravenshead Wildfire (N21610), east of Invermere in the Cross River/Palliser area.

“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 us to rescind the Alert,” said Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Information Officer Loree Duczek.

“The fire remains active and the work by firefighters and the support crews will continue. In addition, the Area Restriction remains in effect and there is no public access within the restricted area at this time.”

Access to and travelling on the Kootenay River through the Area Restriction is not permitted without an exemption.

The Ravenshead fire broke out on July 24 and is currently estimated at 8,615 hectares. The latest updates on the fire and Area Restriction can be found on www.bcwildfire.ca.

“Although we have seen some rain over the past few weeks, we are still seeing some new starts. 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,” added Duczek.

Residents of incorporated municipalities are encouraged to check with their municipal offices to see if there are any additional regulations that apply.

Lead image: The Ravenshead N21610 fire looking north on August 5. BC Wildfire Service

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