Members of the Windermere Fire Department responded to an equipment fire in Timber Ridge yesterday evening (April 15). “Upon arrival, we found a piece of…
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Columbia Valley Rural Fire responds to another grass fire
Eight days after firefighters extinguished a grass fire south of Windermere, the Fairmont Hot Springs Fire Department responded to another grass fire call this afternoon….
Windermere Fire responds to grass fire as fine fuels dry out
Members of the Windermere Fire Department responded to a grass fire south of Windermere this afternoon. “A private property owner was burning grass and it…
Multi-department response to Edgewater structure fire
Members of the Edgewater, Radium, Windermere and Invermere Fire Departments are on the scene of a structure fire in Edgewater this afternoon. “When we arrived…
Occupant hurt in Edgewater structure fire
One person has been transported to hospital following a structure fire on Highway 95 in Edgewater Sunday night. “We received multiple calls regarding a mobile…
Firefighters get upper hand on wildfire south of Columere
Highway 93/95 has been re-opened after being temporarily closed overnight due to a wildfire south of Columere Park. “Our team did an amazing job, and…
Fires prompt reminder about dangers of spring burning
Members of the Baynes Lake and Jaffray Fire Departments responded to a grass fire in the Jaffray area yesterday afternoon (pictured above). “A private property…
Jim Miller honoured on final day as CVRFR Chief
Columbia Valley Rural Fire & Rescue Chief Jim Miller was honoured Monday during a farewell luncheon to celebrate his retirement after nearly 30 years with…
Changes in leadership in RDEK Fire Service
Long-time Chief retires, new Chiefs take the helm Drew Sinclair After nearly 30 years with the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK’s) Rural Fire Service,…
Fire at Invermere Best Western
Firefighters are monitoring and mopping up after a fire last night at the Invermere Best Western. Members of three Columbia Valley fire departments responded to…