Tag: BC Wildfire Service

Fire sparked northwest of Fernie

East Kootenay News Josiah Spyker - June 18, 2025

Wildfires spark in the East Kootenay.

B.C. workshops help residents breathe easier with DIY air cleaners

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 16, 2025

Rick Medley said he didn’t know much about lung health when he was diagnosed in 2021 with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis — a chronic lung disease that causes scarring of lung tissue and makes it difficult to breathe.

Lightning sparks wildfire south of Grasmere

East Kootenay News R McCormack - June 16, 2025

A 2.1-hectare wildfire in the Tobacco Plains area south of Grasmere continues to burn out of control.

Kootenay snowpacks drop, wildfire outlook unclear

Kootenay News Storrm Lennie - June 16, 2025

Snowpacks in the Kootenays are considerably lower this June compared to last June, but the BC Wildfire Service says that doesn’t automatically mean this wildfire season will be worse.

Rain brings some relief to wildfires in northeastern B.C., but challenges remain

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 12, 2025

Rain and cooler temperatures are helping firefighters battle wildfires in British Columbia’s northeast, but officials say it’s unclear how much impact the weather will have on some of the province’s largest blazes.

Fire near Cranbrook snuffed out

East Kootenay News Josiah Spyker - June 11, 2025

The Cranbrook Fire Department and BC Wildfire Service have gotten control of a fire at the edge of the City’s northern boundary.

B.C. braces for intense wildfire season; northeast region most at risk

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 9, 2025

Forests Minister Ravi Parmar says British Columbia is hoping for the best this wildfire season but is preparing for the worst.

Winds fan aggressive Kelly Lake wildfire as crews scrambled to protect homes

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 5, 2025

The BC Wildfire Service says an out-of-control wildfire continues to move toward the community of Kelly Lake in northeastern B.C.

Premier Eby says province supporting evacuees as wildfire threatens northeastern B.C.

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 2, 2025

Premier David Eby says his government is in contact with officials in northeastern British Columbia, where an out-of-control wildfire has prompted evacuations.

Category 3 open fire ban coming to Southeast Fire Centre

Kootenay News R McCormack - May 26, 2025

The BC Wildfire Service will enact a Category 3 open fire prohibition in the Southeast Fire Centre this Friday. The...

Small planned burn set for Tobacco Plains area

East Kootenay News Josiah Spyker - April 15, 2025

The BC Wildfire Service is working with the Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi ‘it First Nation to conduct four spot-sized prescribed burns. The...

Firefighters gather to train in Penticton ahead of wildfire season

Provincial My East Kootenay Now Staff - April 14, 2025

Hundreds of firefighters from across BC attended the Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit in Penticton ahead of the 2025...

Cranbrook fire chief happy with completed prescribed burns

East Kootenay News Josiah Spyker - October 10, 2024

Fire chief Scott Driver is pleased with the number of prescribed burns getting off the ground around Cranbrook. Three burns...

Fire sparked in Wasa Transfer Station wood waste pile

East Kootenay News R McCormack - October 8, 2024

An overnight fire at the Wasa Transfer Station's wood waste pile saw a full response from staff, contractors and...

Prescribed burn planned near Cranbrook

East Kootenay News R McCormack - September 17, 2024

The BC Wildfire Service is working with the Rocky Mountain Resource District to conduct a prescribed burn in the...

BC Wildfire Service and ʔaq̓am joint training program underway

East Kootenay News R McCormack - September 16, 2024

Joint training exercises with the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) and the Ktunaxa Nation are currently underway in ʔaq̓am. Kiah Allen,...

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