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Evacuation Alert rescinded due to the Howser Ridge 3 wildfire

An Evacuation Alert for one property east of Highway 31 and the Lardeau River, north of the community of Howser in Electoral Area D has been rescinded.

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14940 Highway 31

The Lavina Complex includes the Argenta Creek wildfire, Lower Meadow Mountain wildfire, and Howser Ridge 3 wildfire. A complex is created when multiple wildfires are managed by a single Incident Management Team, and resources and equipment are shared between all incidents in the complex.

Where to find information 

The BC Wildfire Service is the primary source of information for all wildfire activity. 

Regional District Central Kootenay (RDCK) is the primary source of information for evacuation orders and evacuation alerts. 

Drive BC for all information on roads and road closures. 


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