Most years, it’s easy to forget about wildfire in the depths of winter. In 2020, the horrific stories and images from Australia have kept the…
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Cherry Lake wildfire now fire of note
A lightning-caused wildfire northwest of Cherry Lake has grown to about 1,000 hectares in size, according to the BC Wildfire Service, which has upgraded its…
Fire safety urged this Labour Day weekend
British Columbia is experiencing one of its most active wildfire seasons in the past decade. Members of the public are reminded to obey campfire bans…
Heavy smoke visible in East Kootenay Trench
People living in the communities of Cranbrook, Fernie, Elkford, Sparwood, Fort Steele and Kimberley may notice a large column of smoke in the air as…
Campfire ban starts tomorrow
Effective at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5, campfires will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety….
Crucial to adhere to fire prohibitions: Thomson
With hot and dry weather expected to continue in many parts of B.C. over the long weekend and well into next week, Forests, Lands and…
Fire Update – Whiteswan Area Fire
The wildfire about 10 kilometres east of the Village of Canal Flats has now led to some access road closures. BC Parks Staff are also…
Southeast Fire Centre fighting fire near Canal Flats
The Southeast Fire Centre is responding to a wildfire near Whitetail Brook, about 10 kilometres east of the Village of Canal Flats. The fire covers…
Protect your home from wildfire
They are called grass fires, forest fires, wildland fires, or by a variety of names. Yet, no matter the name, they pose an evolving threat…
Open fires allowed in Southeast Fire Centre again
Effective at noon on Friday, Sept. 20, the open burning prohibition in the Southeast Fire Centre will be rescinded, due to a decreased risk of…