Tag: B.C. Wildfire Service

“It’s like a moonscape”: B.C. wildlife restoration experts on the challenges of recovering from increasingly intense wildfires

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B.C. land and wildlife experts warn recovery from increasingly intense wildfires can take years, requiring extensive restoration, funding and forest management.

B.C. ends state of emergency, but says wildfire risk remains high

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B.C.'s provincial state of emergency over wildfires ended Thursday, though officials warned the fire risk remains high.

Stolen pumps hamper crews as Summerland-area wildfire grows by 600 hectares

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The theft of critical suppression equipment, including pumps, is hampering crews at the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland, the B.C. Wildfire Service said Wednesday.

Eby says B.C. must rethink wildfire protection as fires grow more unpredictable

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Premier David Eby said B.C. may need to rethink how it protects communities from increasingly intense and unpredictable wildfires.

‘We can’t afford a human-caused wildfire’: 20,000 under evacuation orders in B.C.

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Wildfire officials said crews are working around the clock at the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland to try to control the blaze and allow people to safely return home.

Canada’s military ‘on stand-by’ to help with B.C. wildfires, says federal defence minister

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Defence Minister David McGuinty said Canada’s military is “on standby” to assist with British Columbia’s wildfire response if needed.

More Mexican firefighters land in B.C. to assist wildfire response

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About 200 firefighters from Mexico arrived in B.C. on Thursday to help battle destructive wildfires across the province.

Pilot injured after helicopter crash into lake while battling B.C. wildfires

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
A helicopter pilot suffered minor injuries after the aircraft went down in a lake while battling wildfires in British Columbia's Cariboo region.

B.C. wildfires force thousands from their homes

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Officials said about 8,000 people are under evacuation orders due to wildfires in British Columbia, while another 7,100 have been told they should be ready to leave their homes at a moment's notice.

Wildfire officials reminding people to obey evacuation orders after rescue near Clinton

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Wildfire crews in B.C.'s southern Interior rescued a resident who defied an evacuation order after flames trapped him on his property.

B.C. officers issue $20K in fines for illegal campfires as bans remain in effect

Environment Emily Joveski -
The British Columbia Conservation Officer Service issued more than $20,000 in fines over the weekend after officers handed out 19 tickets for illegal campfires during patrols across the province.

Evacuation order expands to 70 Mile House as massive Cariboo region wildfire complex grows

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An evacuation order has been expanded to include 70 Mile House after two out-of-control wildfires merged in British Columbia's Cariboo region.

East Kootenay wildfires: Pennock Creek fire now being held as crews monitor several active blazes

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The B.C. Wildfire Service said the Pennock Creek wildfire near Wardner is now being held, marking the most significant change in its latest wildfire update for the East Kootenay.

Wildfire activity increases in Southeast Fire Centre

Wildfires Kate Brown -
The B.C. Wildfire Service said wildfire activity has increased significantly across the Southeast Fire Centre following a surge of lightning.

B.C. wildfires nearly triple in a day as lightning storms sweep the province

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
Lightning strikes sparked nearly 40 new wildfires across southern B.C. over the past 24 hours, the B.C. Wildfire Service said Friday.

B.C. officials warn there could be “tough days ahead” as wildfire risk ramps up

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B.C. wildfire officials warned dry lightning and severe drought could spark new fires across the province in coming days.
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