RDEK rural fire services reminds residents to take proper precautions when spring burning The Regional District of East Kootenay’s (RDEK) rural fire services are urging…
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RDEK kicks off drive to recruit community firefighters
Step into a pivotal role in your community and make a lasting impact by joining the Columbia Valley or Elk Valley & South Country Rural Fire…
Early reporting leads to quick action on Windermere RV fire
Members of the Windermere Fire Department responded to a recreational vehicle fire this afternoon (Sept. 26). “The homeowner saw smoke, called 9-1-1 and did his…
Firefighters respond to structure fire in Fairmont
Members of the Fairmont Hot Springs Fire Department responded to a report of a fully involved structure fire this morning in Fairmont Hot Springs. “When…
Firefighters respond to fuel spill in Edgewater
Members of the Edgewater Fire Department are on the scene of a fuel spill at a commercial location in Edgewater this afternoon. “The spill occurred when…
Firefighters gain upper hand after multiple fire starts
Members of the Columbia Valley Rural Fire & Rescue Service continue to patrol for hot spots but have gained the upper hand on the Madias…
Stove top fire quickly extinguished in Windermere
Members of the Windermere Fire Department (WFD) responded to a stove top fire in Windermere just before noon today. “We were dispatched to the fire which was noticed and called in…
Bin fire quickly doused at Columbia Valley Landfill
Residents are reminded about the importance of ensuring garbage is safe to dispose of following a bin fire at the Columbia Valley Landfill Wednesday evening…
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…
Carbon monoxide leak forces condo evacuation
A carbon monoxide leak has prompted the evacuation of 18 occupied condo units in a development in Fairmont Hot Springs. The call came in at…