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Revelstoke Mountaineer chatted with chief DeRousie about how residents and visitors can stay informed on wildfires in the region, other emergencies and evacuation orders.
“Where there’s missing information, people will fill in the gap with something that they have picked up from somewhere.”
“Where there’s missing information, people will fill in the gap with something that they have picked up from somewhere.”
How Revelstoke Fire Rescue is countering misinformation during wildfire season
Fostering community trust in local and provincial emergency channels key to keeping misconceptions from sparking panic, fire chief says.
revelstokemountaineer.com
August 14, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Revelstoke Mountaineer chatted with chief DeRousie about how residents and visitors can stay informed on wildfires in the region, other emergencies and evacuation orders.
“Where there’s missing information, people will fill in the gap with something that they have picked up from somewhere.”
“Where there’s missing information, people will fill in the gap with something that they have picked up from somewhere.”
The wildfire, currently labeled as N41517 on BC Wildfire Service resources is listed as out of control and estimated 0.009 hectares in size. The fire was sparked by lightning strikes in the area Tuesday, Aug. 12, DeRousie said.
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August 14, 2025 at 2:20 AM
The wildfire, currently labeled as N41517 on BC Wildfire Service resources is listed as out of control and estimated 0.009 hectares in size. The fire was sparked by lightning strikes in the area Tuesday, Aug. 12, DeRousie said.