Regional District of Central Kootenay

11/19/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 11/20/2024 05:31

Post Wildfire Risk Analysis Report - Mulvey Creek Wildfire

November 19, 2024

The Province of British Columbia's Ministry of Forests has released its post wildfire natural hazards risk analysis for the following wildfires in 2024:

Following a wildfire, the chances of soil erosion, landslides, and floods can increase. The risk can be increased with intense rainfall or rapid snowmelt. To better understand the risk, the Ministry of Forests conducts post wildfire analyses of the hazard areas that affect residents.

The report contains information on potential hazards and risks following a wildfire, such as downslope and downstream risks to life, property, and infrastructure.


Click on the link for the this year's reports as well as previous wildfire events in your community: www.rdck.ca/hazardreports

If you have any further questions, you can reach out to the RDCK's Emergency Management Department at 250.352.7701

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