Tag: BC Wildfire Service

Matthew Creek area no longer has restricted access

Wildfires Layne Gallant -
As of noon today the Matthew Creek area restriction has been lifted.

More ecosystem restoration burns in the area coming next week

Wildfires Layne Gallant -
Two prescribed ecosystem restoration burns planned near Windermere and Wilmer could begin as early as Monday, with a third near Wycliffe possibly beginning Tuesday. 

Prescribed burn near Canal Flats could bring smoke to community

Wildfires My East Kootenay Now Staff -
Canal Flats residents and drivers along Highway 93/95 could see and smell smoke as an ecosystem restoration burn gets underway south of the community.

Upcoming ecosystem restoration burn is planned near Radium

Fire Layne Gallant -
A prescribed ecosystem restoration burn that is planned within the Dry Gulch Provincial Park area could begin as early as this Friday.

Prescribed burn planned near Bull River possibly starting this week

Fire Layne Gallant -
A prescribed burn covering up to 22 hectares is planned in the lower Bull River Valley. 

Southeast Fire Centre lifts Category 2 open fire ban

Fire My East Kootenay Now Staff -
Category 2 open fires are once again allowed in the Southeast Fire Centre, effective at noon today.

Campfire ban in Kootenays to be lifted Tuesday

Wildfires My East Kootenay Now Staff -
The BC Wildfire Service is rescinding a campfire ban that was imposed July 23 throughout the Southeast Fire Centre.

Murphy Creek Wildfire now listed as being held

Wildfires Layne Gallant -
The Murphy Creek Wildfire in the Meachen area is now classified as being held by the BC Wildfire Service, according to the Regional District of East Kootenay. 

BC Wildfire Service fighting new wildfire start in Meachen area

Wildfires Layne Gallant -
The BC Wildfire Service is responding  to a new wildfire start in the Meachen area as of Thursday morning. 

New wildfire start near Kimberley classified as being held

Wildfires Layne Gallant -
A new fire start near Kimberley is currently being held.

REPLAY: Premier David Eby speaks in Penticton on Okanagan wildfires – Aug. 12

Wildfires John White -
Premier David Eby is scheduled to hold a media availability Wednesday afternoon in Penticton with local officials as wildfire response efforts remain active across the Okanagan.

Penticton Indian Band chief urges governments to prioritize wildfire preparedness

Wildfires John White -
The chief of the Penticton Indian Band is urging the provincial and federal governments to prioritize wildfire preparedness to help protect communities across B.C., including those in the Okanagan threatened by increasingly large fires.

‘It’s a monumental task’: B.C. Wildfire crews face major fight on Bald Range blaze

Wildfires Darin Bain -
The fight against the 15,590-hectare Bald Range wildfire is a “monumental task,” BC Wildfire Service incident commander Hugh Murdoch said during a Monday night emergency briefing, with crews facing a vast fireground and active fire behaviour around Summerland.

Penticton mayor says community rallying to support wildfire evacuees

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
Penticton’s mayor said officials are watching the wind direction as the out-of-control Bald Range wildfire prompts evacuation orders and alerts for nearby areas.

Vernon-adjacent wildfire being held as evacuation restrictions ease

Wildfires John White -
The Bradley Creek wildfire near Vernon, B.C. is now classified as being held, according to the BC Wildfire Service, as evacuation restrictions ease in parts of the North Okanagan.

Ta Ta Creek residents can return home

Wildfires Josiah Spyker -
The remaining evacuation alerts and orders for the Wait Creek Fire near Ta Ta Creek have been lifted. 
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