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Okanagan residents cheer on firefighters

Okanagan residents cheer on firefighters

Global NewsAmy Judd

Increasing wildfire risk across B.C.’s South Coast

Increasing wildfire risk across B.C.’s South Coast

Large wildfire forces evacuation of BC’s historic Barkerville site

Large wildfire forces evacuation of BC’s historic Barkerville site

This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Responding to wildfires and other emergencies in B.C. would not be possible without the work of our dispatchers and call takers. Dispatchers work at our fire centres and the Provincial Airtanker Centre and are a critical communication link to responders in the field. Whether coordinating the movement of crews, planes, helicopters and other resources, or supporting the response to safety incidents or other emergencies in the field. Knowi

This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Respo…

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The BC Wildfire Service continues responding to the Bush Creek East wildfire (K21633) located ten kilometres northeast of Chase. In this video, Incident Commander Hugh Murdoch and Fire Behaviour Specialist Eric Kopetski provide an update on wildfire operations as well as a forecast of conditions in the days ahead. For more information on the Bush Creek East wildfire, please visit the incident page: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incidents?fireYear=2023&incidentNumber=K21633 | BC Wildfir

The BC Wildfire Service continues responding to the Bush Creek Eas…

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UPDATE: The BC Wildfire Service is continuing to respond to the Sparks Lake (K21001) and Tremont Creek (K21849) wildfires. Incident Commander Benson Todd from Western Australia provides an update on the fires, which are part of a complex managed by an Australian Incident Management Team. | BC Wildfire Service

UPDATE: The BC Wildfire Service is continuing to respond to the Spar…

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B.C. Wildfire Service updates on current wildfire and drought crisis

B.C. Wildfire Service updates on current wildfire and drought crisis

Global NewsVictoria Femia

We would like to thank residents and visitors of B.C. for their diligence in reporting signs of wildfire so far this season. The BC Wildfire Service relies on the information shared through initial fire reports in order to respond quickly and effectively to wildfires. Due to hot, dry conditions and thunderstorms in the forecast, an increase in lightning-caused wildfires is expected this weekend. Please continue to report signs of wildfire to the Provincial Wildfire Reporting Centre (PWRC) by cal

We would like to thank residents and visitors of B.C. for their dilige…

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BC Wildfire Service provides update on Shuswap wildfire fight

BC Wildfire Service provides update on Shuswap wildfire fight

Premier to tour wildfire-affected areas in B.C. amid state of emergency

Premier to tour wildfire-affected areas in B.C. amid state of emerge…

Global NewsElizabeth McSheffrey

The BC Wildfire Service is preparing to conduct a larger-scale planned ignition on the Doctor Creek (N21257) wildfire to help support crews gain containment on the southeast perimeter of the fire. The ignition will begin today (Sept. 4, 2020), as early as 12 p.m. Mountain Time (MT) and will tie into the smaller-scale ignition that was successfully completed yesterday afternoon (Sept. 3, 2020). Sikorsky S-61 helicopters, as shown in this video, are being utilized to deliver fire retardant to rein

The BC Wildfire Service is preparing to conduct a larger-scale planned …

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More fires expected in BC throughout August, with southern regions worst-hit: Forecast

More fires expected in BC throughout August, with souther…

Dry conditions fuel early wildfire activity in B.C. and Alberta

Dry conditions fuel early wildfire activity in B.C. and Alberta

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In this video, BC Wildfire Service Incident Commander, Scott Rennick, explains the current situation on the Battleship Mountain wildfire (G72150). Intense and aggressive fire behaviour has been observed over the past two days, significantly challenging suppression efforts. An Ignition Specialist conducted afternoon ignition operations yesterday and today to try and secure the south flank, however the aggressive fire activity challenged our control lines around Carbon Lake and along the Johnson F

In this video, BC Wildfire Service Incident Commander, Scott Renni…

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Becker Lake wildfire burning east of Vernon still out of control, fire crews continue to fight overnight

Becker Lake wildfire burning east of Vernon still out of control, fire cre…

Wildfire breaks out near Pitt Lake

Wildfire breaks out near Pitt Lake

Global NewsSimon Little

Today, August 25, on the southeast flank of the White Rock Lake Wildfire (K61884), planned ignitions will be used to secure the fire perimeter burning north of Terrace Mountain, west towards the fire perimeter above Shorts Creek. Given the forecasted winds out of the southeast, conditions on-site are ideal and will allow aerial and ground resources to carry out these planned ignitions as early as 12 p.m. PDT. These ignition operations will produce significant amounts of smoke that will be visibl

Today, August 25, on the southeast flank of the White Rock Lake Wildf…

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Keremeos area fires merge into large blaze

Keremeos area fires merge into large blaze

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B.C. wildfires: Evacuation alerts and updates changing as McDougall Creek wildfire grows

B.C. wildfires: Evacuation alerts and updates changing as McDougall C…

B.C. Wildfire Service tackle a number of spot fires

B.C. Wildfire Service tackle a number of spot fires

Wildfire in B.C.'s Okanagan 'significantly decreased,' says wildfire service

Wildfire in B.C.'s Okanagan 'significantly decreased,' says wil…

We are continuing to respond to the Placer Creek wildfire (K60922). Conditions today have been warmer and drier than recent days, and as a result the fire has become more active on the fire’s southern flank, at the top of the Placer drainage. Smoke from the increased fire activity is visible to those near the area and travelling along Highway 3. Fire behaviour is rank 3, meaning a moderately vigorous surface fire with occasional candling. Crews are using direct attack methods with the support of

We are continuing to respond to the Placer Creek wildfire (K60922). Co…

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70,000 lightning strikes start fires across B.C. in past 3 days, but BC Wildfire Service happy with their response so far

70,000 lightning strikes start fires across B.C. in past 3 days, but B…

A closer look at fire operations on the McDougall Creek wildfire (K52767), the estimated 12,318 hectare fire burning adjacent to West Kelowna. BC Wildfire crews, structural firefighters, RCMP and utilities providers are working collaboratively to restore a safe environment that will allow residents to return to their homes. For up to date information on evacuation alerts and orders on the McDougall Creek wildfire, see www.cordemergency.ca For more details on McDougall Creek wildfire operations,

A closer look at fire operations on the McDougall Creek wildfire (K52…

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We continue to respond to the Northside Mount Mackie wildfire (N51353), located approximately 1.5 kilometres south of Highway 3, between Castlegar and Rossland. The fire is now estimated to be 153 hectares in size and remains listed as Out of Control. Crews, heavy equipment and aviation resources are responding. Airtankers supported crews on Sunday, August 4, and continue as objectives require. This fire is not currently threatening structures or infrastructure. Highway 3 remains open, but smoke

We continue to respond to the Northside Mount Mackie wildfire (…

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Evacuation alerts rescinded near Becker Lake fire

Evacuation alerts rescinded near Becker Lake fire

Wildfire starts expected to pick up as B.C. passes grim milestone - BC News

Wildfire starts expected to pick up as B.C. passes grim milestone - B…

B.C. Wildfire Map 2022: Updates on fire locations, evacuation alerts/orders

B.C. Wildfire Map 2022: Updates on fire locations, evacuation alerts/or…

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BC Wildfire Service expects strong winds to make fires ‘worse’ in Kelowna, West Kelowna

BC Wildfire Service expects strong winds to make fires ‘worse’ in Kel…

B.C. mayor concerned with Highway 4 closure due to wildfire

B.C. mayor concerned with Highway 4 closure due to wildfire

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