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RDKB July 17 update: Hope Wildfire
Submitted by Anitra Minette Winje on Thu, 17/07/2025 - 9:30am
The Hope Wildfire remains roughly 10 kilometres south of the Canada/US border. The United States has 908 personnel actioning the 7,400-acre fire. The RDKB will continue to monitor the situation and post updates as needed on our website and social media channels. We will not be providing regular fire updates. If residents wish to access current information on the fire, they are encouraged to visit the US agency websites below: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wanes-hope-fire https://www.facebook.com/newfireinfo https://www.facebook.com/stevenscountyem With wildfire season here, residents are strongly encouraged to sign up for the RDKB's free emergency alert system and to plan for an emergency. Visit here for more info https://emergency.rdkb.com/ This is a great time to confirm your registration with Voyent by opening up the app. Stay Updated Check the RDKB’s emergency management website, Facebook account, Instagram account, and @RDKB_Emergency Twitter Feed for reliable updates: https://emergency.rdkb.com/ Monitor the BC Wildfire Service website for wildfire maps: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map Make sure your journey is not affected by highway closures: https://www.drivebc.ca/ Get Emergency Ready: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/preparedbc/guides-and-resources -ends- Media Contact: Anitra Winje, Information Officer Tel: 250 231 4748 Email: awinje@rdkb.com Photo credit: Trail Times Town: Rossland, BC Photos:
 
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