Tag: BC Wildfire Service
Wesley Ridge becomes fire of note, showers forecast for area Wednesday
The Wesley Ridge wildfire on the north side of Cameron Lake now covers more that five-hundred hectares in size and has been classified as a Wildfire of Note. The fire is now estimated at 511 hectares. The Regional District of Nanaimo has also expanded the area covered by its evacuation alert.
Update: Wesley Ridge wildfire grows to nearly 500 hectares
The Wesley Ridge wildfire continues to grow and has reached nearly five-hundred hectares. The BC Wildfire Service estimates 494 hectares of forest has been burned since the fire was first noticed on July 31.
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.
Wildfire situation not as bad as 2023, BC Wildfire Service
Since April the BC Wildfire Service says it has seen close to 750,000 hectares of land burned due to...
Comox Lake Wildfire grows to 4.5 hectares
The BC Wildfire Service says there is no immediate threat to recreational buildings, a campground or critical infrastructure in...
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.
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.
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.
No fire restrictions, but obey local bylaw; Coastal Fire Service
Restrictions on campfires are being implemented ahead of the May long weekend across BC, but the Coastal Wildfire Service...
Province warns of open fires this weekend due to elevated wildfire risk
With warm, dry conditions and strong winds forecasted across southern B.C. this weekend, the province is urging people to...
BC Wildfire Service sees record number of applicants ahead of 2025 season
The province says they’re getting ready for wildfire season, and with a record number of recruits they’re hopeful for...
Wildfire season sees lower starts so far on Island and Coast
So far in this year’s Wildfire season, there have been lower wildfire starts on Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast.That...
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