The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) continues action on the three wildfires of note in the region, with little change reported today. The Cummings Creek wildfire,…
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BCWS conducting planned ignition on Connell Ridge
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) this morning reported it is expecting to be able to start a planned ignition operation on the Connell Ridge wildfire…
BCWS continues assaults on fires of note
BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has launched a major assault on the Connell Ridge wildfire today (August 9), with 109 firefighters, 11 helicopters and 29 pieces…
Cummings Creek wildfire added as fire of note
As of this morning (August 7) there are now three wildfires of note in the East Kootenay and one new fire, according to BC Wildfire…
Second fire of note ablaze in region
There is now a second wildfire of note in the East Kootenay as the Weasel Creek fire has exploded to 880 hectares in just two…
Connell Ridge wildfire battle rages on
The battle continues today on the Connell Ridge wildfire, approximately 15 km south of Cranbrook. Discovered Monday, August 1, the lightning-caused fire is today 1,143.1…
Area restriction in place for Connell Ridge wildfire
The BC Wildfire Service has implemented an Area Restriction for the vicinity of the Connell Ridge wildfire, which is located approximately 15 kilometres south of Cranbrook….
Wildfire activity expected to continue through August
British Columbians should remain alert to the threat of wildfire throughout August as conditions remain hot and dry, the Ministry of Forests stated today (August…
Winds fan Connell Ridge fire to about 850 ha
Now one of six wildfires of note in British Columbia, the Connell Ridge wildfire south of Cranbrook has grown to about 850 hectares, BC Wildfire…
Smoky skies alert for Cranbrook and Kimberley
Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement in effect for the Cranbrook and Kimberley areas due to wildfire smoke. The two-city area is…