Effective Thursday, September 16, all open burning will be permitted in the Cranbrook, Invermere, Columbia, Arrow and Kootenay Lake fire zones. However, open burning will…
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Campfires to be allowed again in parts of Southeast
The combination of a return to more seasonal weather conditions, with rainfall and cooler temperatures and decreased fire danger ratings, have reduced the risk of…
Campfire ban remains in place for region
Even though the provincial government this afternoon announced that campfire bans were lifted throughout the province, the ban remains in place in the East Kootenay…
Extreme fire rating in Cranbrook area
BC Wildfire Service firefighters are currently responding to numerous lightning-caused wildfires in the Southeast Fire Centre, within the Arrow Fire Zone and Kootenay Lake Fire…