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UPDATE: Evacuation Order Ends for Incomappleux Valley as Crews Hold Johnson Creek Wildfire
Crews continue suppressing the lightning-caused blaze as 19 firefighters and aviation resources work to contain it, officials said.
- On Monday, the City of Revelstoke downgraded the evacuation order to an alert for five properties near Galena Bay and Beaton, allowing residents and property owners to return to their premises.
- The lightning-caused Johnson Creek wildfire has burned 679.7 ha since July 19, pushing toward the Incomappleux Forest Service Road and surrounding the south flank of the former mining town of Camborne.
- Suppression actions by BCWS personnel continue with 19 firefighters and aviation resources engaged, as crews work to "mop up" and extinguish hotspots along the fire's south flank.
- While the state of local emergency for the Columbia Shuswap Regional District's Area B remains in effect until Friday, Sept. 4, individuals within the alert area should remain prepared to leave on short notice.
- As of Tuesday, Sept. 1, BCWS reports the fire is now being held, with the next public update on the alert and fire situation slated for no later than 4 p.m. Friday.
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