Effective immediately on Friday, August 26, the Area Restriction that was established around the Cummings Creek wildfire, five km west of Sparwood, will be rescinded….
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Five new fires sparked in the East Kootenay
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) August 23 reports five new lightning-ignited wildfires in the East Kootenay since yesterday. The largest of the three is along…
Increased wildfire activity expected for southeast
As forecast, thunderstorms passed through the Southeast Fire Centre yesterday, August 11. The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is currently responding to 10 new lightning-caused wildfires…
Status quo for regional fires of note
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,…
Cummings Creek wildfire fight continues
BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has two 21-person Unit Crews working on building access routes and contingency lines where safe to do so on the Cummings…
Area Restriction set for Cummings Creek Wildfire
The BC Wildfire Service has implemented an Area Restriction Order for the vicinity of the Cummings Creek wildfire, which is located approximately five kilometres west of…
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…
BCWS provides updates covering wildfires of note in region
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) this morning released an update bulletin covering the three wildfires of note in the East Kootenay, the Connell Ridge, Weasel…
Info meeting scheduled for Cummings Creek Wildfire
A public information meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 9 regarding the Cummings Creek Wildfire near Sparwood. “Representatives from the BC Wildfire Service will…
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…