As wildfire seasons grow longer and more destructive, rural communities in British Columbia are turning to a proactive, made-in-B.C. solution: mapping water sources in advance…
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Category 2 open fire prohibition begins July 11
Effective at 1 p.m. Mountain Time on Friday, July 11, Category 2 open fire will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre, including the Rocky…
Plan ahead and be safe Canada Day weekend
As people make plans for the Canada Day weekend, it’s important to be prepared and stay safe as warm temperatures, dry conditions and wildfire risk…
Firefighters aid BCWS to contain fire near city’s edge
The Cranbrook Fire Department responded to an interface fire on Tuesday, June 10, at the edge of the City of Cranbrook’s northern boundary alongside the…
Category 3 open fire prohibition begins May 30 in the SFC
Effective at 1 p.m. Mountain Time on Friday, May 30, Category 3 open fire will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre (SFC), which includes…
Kimberley and Creston getting FESBC funds
Communities and workers throughout British Columbia are benefiting from 64 new Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) supported projects that reduce wildfire risk, enhance forest…
Public reminded to be cautious with open burning
A recent stretch of warm weather and drier than average conditions has lead to a quickly receding snowpack and low humidity in many parts of…
Prescribed Burn planned for Tobacco Plains area
The BC Wildfire Service is supporting Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi ‘it First Nation in conducting four spot sized research-specific prescribed burns in the Tobacco Plains area. These…
Record application numbers for BC Wildfire Service
The B.C. government is ramping up wildfire preparedness for 2025 by welcoming back experienced wildland firefighters and training a new wave of recruits, following a…
B.C. reflects on another year fighting wildfires
In 2024, the BC Wildfire Service worked with people and communities to fight wildfires and build climate resiliency throughout B.C. Since April 1, 2024, a…