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…
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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…
Campfire prohibition begins August 4 in Southeast
Effective at 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 4, campfires will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre’s jurisdiction to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. Hot and dry…
Category 2 burning to be prohibited in Southeast
Effective at 1 p.m. MST on Friday, July 15, Category 2 open fires will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused…
RDEK posts reminders about rural fireworks
As we head into Canada Day, a few reminders about fireworks in the rural parts of the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK). The setting…
Category 3 burning to be prohibited in the Southeast
Effective at noon on Thursday, June 30, Category 3 open burning, as defined in the Wildfire Regulation, will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre,…
Prescribed burn planned for the Forest Crowne area
To help reduce wildfire threats, the BC Wildfire Service will be supporting the City of Kimberley in conducting a prescribed burn in the Forest Crowne area…
Grants to help reduce wildfire risks for local municipalities
City of Cranbrook, City of Fernie, City of Kimberley, District of Invermere and Village of Radium Hot Springs receiving funds for wildfire-risk-reduction initiatives The B.C….
Open burning to be allowed in parts of Southeast
Effective Thursday, September 16, all open burning will be permitted in the Cranbrook, Invermere, Columbia, Arrow and Kootenay Lake fire zones. However, open burning will…
Campfires to be allowed again in parts of Southeast
The combination of a return to more seasonal weather conditions, with rainfall and cooler temperatures and decreased fire danger ratings, have reduced the risk of…