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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Peavine area fire under control
BC Wildfire Service this morning reports the wildfire in the Peavine Creek drainage southwest of Cranbrook is under control. The fire discovered Sept. 5 was located…
Fire reported in Peavine Creek drainage
BC Wildfire Service is this afternoon reporting a wildfire in the Peavine Creek drainage southwest of Cranbrook, about one km east of Hidden Valley Road…
Thanks to Canadian Armed Forces for assistance
Letters to the Editor I want to thank all of the Canadian Armed Forces personnel, and all our other partners who provided such invaluable assistance,…
Provincial state of emergency extended for wildfires
The Government of British Columbia August 31 extended the provincial state of emergency through the end of the day on Sept. 14, to support the…
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…
Area restriction for Ptarmigan Creek wildfire rescinded
The area restriction that was established around the Ptarmigan Creek wildfire has been rescinded. With the downturn in weather and reduced fire activity, there is…
Area restriction for Tanglefoot Creek wildfire rescinded
The Area Restriction that was established around the Tanglefoot Creek wildfire has been rescinded. Click to enlarge maps With the downturn in weather and reduced…
Plumbob Mountain wildfire area restriction rescinded
The Area Restriction that was established around the Plumbob Mountain wildfire has been rescinded. With the downturn in weather and reduced fire activity, there is…
Area restriction for the Dewar Creek wildfire rescinded
The Area Restriction that was established around the Dewar Creek wildfire, 34 km northwest of Kimberley, has been rescinded. With the downturn in weather and…