By BC Wildfire Service Why are all new wildfires initially listed as “Out of Control?” Think of a smoke alarm going off: It doesn’t always…
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Flood Watch issued for East Kootenay
REGIONAL FLOOD & WILDFIRE UPDATE Regional District of East Kootenay A Flood Watch has been issued for the East Kootenay by the BC River Forecast…
Airtanker training set for Kootenay National Park
Parks Canada is conducting a joint training exercise with BC Wildfire Service tomorrow, May 21, near Kootenay Crossing in Kootenay National Park. You may see…
Category 3 open fire prohibition begins May 21
Effective at 1 p.m. Mountain Time on Thursday, May 21, Category 3 open fire will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre, including the Rocky…
Guides available to help prepare for natural disasters
Seniors, families, and individuals encouraged to know the risks and plan for floods, wildfires, and other climate crises As British Columbians prepare for another season…
Prescribed Burn planned for Bull River area
The BC Wildfire Service will be supporting Galloway Lumber in conducting site preparation prescribed burns in the Bull River area. The burns are located approximately…
Prescribed Burn Walking Tour May 20
Join Kimberley’s Fire Chief Will Booth, Wildland Fire Ecologist Bob Gray and members of BC Wildfire Service for a one hour guided walk through the…
People urged to prepare for seasonal hazards
Spring flooding, wildfire, drought risks increase as weather warms As warming weather raises the risk of climate-related emergencies, the B.C. government is urging people throughout…
Annual forestry cross-training day held April 8
Great teamwork in action! On Wednesday, April 8, members of the Cranbrook Fire Department joined forces with BC Wildfire Service crews for their annual forestry…
Prescribed burn planned for south Invermere area
To help reduce the risk of wildfires, the BC Wildfire Service is supporting the District of Invermere and Rocky Mountain Resource District Wildfire Risk Reduction…