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Be careful with fire use this weekend
Although some parts of British Columbia have received significant rainfall in recent weeks, this year’s wildfire season is far from over. With warm weather in…
Holiday fire safety tips
Letter to the Editor Each year, preventable fires during the holiday season injure British Columbians and cause thousands of dollars in property damage. Because many…
Don’t wait, check the date
By Rick Prasad Fire Prevention Week – October 9 to 15 Smoke alarms are a critical component in home fire safety planning. The 2016 Fire Prevention…
New research enhances fire safety
Letter to the Editor With Fire Prevention Week this upcoming week, Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services would like to remind residents that fire safety should…
Fire Centre urges caution with open burning
The Southeast Fire Centre is asking the public to exercise caution while conducting any outdoor burning activities this spring, due to expected warm and dry…
Change smoke alarm batteries during time change
Clocks officially move forward at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday March 13. Most people change their clocks on Saturday night before going to bed….
Property owners must be aware of risk of wildfire
It may not exactly be the time of year when we think about wildfires, as it is -14C and the city is covered in snow,…
Caution urged with fire use
The BC Wildfire Service reminds everyone planning to head into the backcountry or go camping on the Labour Day long weekend to comply with provincial…
Keep your holidays from going up in flames
Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services offers fire prevention tips for a safe and festive Holiday Season For most of us, the holiday season represents a…