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‘This is a tipping point’ as state of provincial emergency declared

Wildfires Kate Brown -
B.C. has declared a state of provincial emergency as a rapidly growing wildfire near Summerland forces thousands of people from their homes.

Work continuing to keep Wait Creek fire at bay

Wildfires Josiah Spyker -
BC Wildfire Crews are reinforcing and establishing new guards to help contain the Wait Creek Fire near Ta Ta Creek. 

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

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

B.C. wildfire season extends into September, with hundreds under evacuation orders

Provincial Emily Joveski -
While September brings shorter days and cooler nights, B.C. officials are stressing the risk of wildfire remains high. 

Heavy smoke expected across B.C. as wildfire season rages on

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia wildfire officials say late-season heat waves and heavy smoke are signalling a longer and more challenging wildfire season extending into the fall.

Kootenay drought levels moving up and down

Environment Josiah Spyker -
Drought levels across the Kootenays fluctuated over the last week with some areas seeing lower drought levels while others went back up. 

B.C. urges water conservation as drought deepens in some regions

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia’s water, land and resource stewardship minister is encouraging residents to conserve water, saying drought is worsening in parts of the province. 

BC Wildfire reports minimal new fire activity despite recent thunderstorms

Wildfires R McCormack -
Wildfire activity has died down across the East Kootenay for now, despite recent thunderstorms across the region. Two small wildfires...

Out-of-control wildfire sparked northeast of Radium

News Josiah Spyker -
A lightning-caused wildfire is out of control near Bugaboo Park, northeast of Radium Hot Springs. The blaze was discovered on...

May Long Weekend Wildfire Warning

Provincial Kate Brown -
While our counterparts up north, in and around Fort Nelson, continue to battle early season wildfires, it’s a timely...

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