Incoming winds expected to increase wildfire activity
The BC Wildfire Service is issuing a wind advisory for the Interior, southern Interior and southeastern B.C. from Tuesday, July 20 to Thursday, July 22, 2021. This weather system is expected to exit the province late on Thursday, July 22. Wind activity may significantly impact fire growth in these regions. The rate of fire ...
Rossland passes motion to defend BC’s last remaining Old-Growth Forests
Rossland City Council has unanimously approved a motion to call on the BC government to immediately defer logging in all at-risk old-growth forests, including those in the Interior Temperate Rainforest. With this motion, the City of Rossland calls upon the provincial government to immediately defer logging in all at-risk and...
Christina Lake sprinkler program helps residents prepare for wildfire
Christina Lake Fire Rescue is helping Christina Lake residents protect their homes and prepare for wildfire through an innovative sprinkler program. For a $200 investment, homeowners can have fire personnel install and test the WASP sprinkler, a gutter-mounted sprinkler system designed to fit any house....
Five Wildfires of Note Burning in the Southeast Fire District
The Southeast Fire Centre (SEFC) is experiencing unprecedented hot and dry conditions challenging fire suppression efforts. Below-average spring precipitation and above seasonal temperatures accelerated the drying of forest fuels at a rate not previously observed, making them highly susceptible to ignition. British Columbia...
Mexico and Quebec firefighters to help with BC wildfires
A contingent of 100 Mexican firefighters and an additional 20 Quebec firefighters are coming to British Columbia to assist the BC Wildfire Service as the province continues to be impacted by hot weather, dry conditions and aggressive wildfire behaviour. “We’re deploying all available resources to respond to hundreds of wildfires...
MLA announces new funding for ambulances
Dear Friends, Neighbours and Community Members, When you call 911 for a medical emergency, you should feel confident that help is on the way. We’re taking action this week to improve B.C.’s ambulance system, making it faster and more responsive, and a better place to work for paramedics. We’re hiring 85 new full-time...
Eleven Trail homes evacuated after gas line break
Kootenay Regional Fire Rescue responded to a main line natural gas break in Sunningdale Wednesday. Nine Trail firefighters attended. Crews safely evacuated 11 homes in the area, Fortis BC arrived on scene and pinched the line off, and residents were able to return to their home shortly before 4 p.m.....
Evacuation Orders have been issued for 100 Mile House region
Evacuation Orders have been issued for 100 Mile House region by the Cariboo Regional District An Evacuation Order has been issued by the Cariboo Regional District in several areas. For your own safety, 100 Mile House RCMP asks that people stay away from the evacuation areas until you are notified that it is safe to return. ...
RDKB seeks input to Boundary Trails Master Plan
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) has launched a community engagement process to capture data related to recreational trail user habits. It includes a survey that will remain open until September 9, 2021 when results will be used to determine whether to develop a Boundary Recreational Trails Master Plan (BRTMP)....
Beavervale Creek fire downgraded - no longer a 'wildfire of note'
A wildfire on the Bombi Pass, roughly 12.5 km southeast of Castlegar, is now contained and smouldering with little or no open flames, according to the BC Wildfire Service. At this point, there are 25 firefighters and one helicopter working on the fire, but bucketing and airbombing are no longer needed."Containment lines are...
