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Firefighters respond to new fire start in Edgewater area
Members of the Edgewater Fire Department responded to a new fire start just outside of Edgewater this morning (August 13). “Following last night’s lightning, a new…
Final evacuation alert rescinded in St. Mary Lake area
Effective 2 p.m. today, August 9, the Evacuation Alert has been RESCINDED for one property in the St. Mary Lake area in relation to the Tower Creek…
Evacuation Alert mostly rescinded for Tower Creek Fire
As BC Wildfire Service crews continue to make progress on the Tower Creek fire (N10947), a portion of the Evacuation Alert that was issued on…
Vulnerable persons database launched
A new database has been launched for those who may need extra care and assistance in the event of an evacuation. The 2026 Vulnerable Persons…
In an evacuation alert area? It’s time to plan ahead
Residents living in areas under Evacuation Alert are being reminded to take steps now to ensure they, their families, pets, and neighbours are ready should…
Wildfires near Kimberley now fires of note
East Kootenay wildfire update Two wildfires west of Kimberley causing an evacuation alert for the City of Kimberley and St. Mary Lake areas today (July…
BC Wildfire Service on top of two regional fires
Regional Wildfire Update BC Wildfire Service continues to battle the Lussier River Wildfire, near Premier Lake. The fire is currently estimated at 115 hectares in…
Current fire prohibition includes fireworks
A reminder that the BC Wildfire Service Category 2 open fire prohibition throughout the Southeast Fire Centre, including the Rocky Mountain Natural Resource District and…
Smoky conditions from fires in the prairies
The smoke settling into various parts of the East Kootenay this afternoon is coming from wildfires in Northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba and may linger for…