Tag: BC Wildfire Service
PG Fire Centre wildfire numbers down compared to this time last year
The BC Wildfire Service continues to battle wildfires, with 43 currently burning in the Prince George Fire Centre region.
Cooler conditions expected to help with Dorman Lake Wildfire
The BC Day long weekend saw 59 new fires start in the Prince George Fire Centre, according to the BC Wildfire Service. "Most of those new starts in PGFC are from that thunderstorm activity that we saw last week," said Fire Information Officer Jeromy Corrigan.Â
Snaking River Fire reaches 150 hectares; evacuation alert issued
The fire is producing smoke that is visible from Quesnel, Highway 97 and surrounding communities.Initial attack firefighters and heavy equipment are responding with helicopter support.
Heat warnings issued for many parts of B.C.
Heat warnings are in place for multiple parts of British Columbia, with temperatures expected to reach up to 37 degrees Celsius in some regions.
B.C. urges water conservation as drought deepens in some regions
British Columbia’s water, land and resource stewardship minister is encouraging residents to conserve water, saying drought is worsening in parts of the province.Â
Area restriction around Pocket Knife Creek fire rescinded
The BC Wildfire Service is rescinding the area restriction order surrounding the Pocket Knife Creek Wildfire.This will take effect tomorrow (Saturday) at noon.The area restriction was originally put in place on May 31st.
RCMP vehicle sparks wildfire north of Lytton
A wildfire burning near Lytton grew to over 1.5 square kilometres Thursday and has been declared a wildfire of note by the B.C. Wildfire Service.
B.C. workshops help residents breathe easier with DIY air cleaners
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.
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Rain brings some relief to wildfires in northeastern B.C., but challenges remain
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.
B.C. braces for intense wildfire season; northeast region most at risk
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
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.
Premier David Eby says his government is in contact with officials in northeastern British Columbia, where an out-of-control wildfire has prompted evacuations.
Fierce start to fire season prompts open burning ban in Prince George Fire Centre
It’s been an intense and early start to the wildfire season across the province. Chief Fire Information Officer Kevin...
Prince George Fire Centre sees a dozen fires in the first half of April
It’s only the middle of April and the Prince George area has already seen a dozen fires, according to...
1,000 hectare wildfire burning near Quesnel
BC's wildfire season seems to be starting early this year.The BC Wildfire Service is currently battling a blaze near...
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