Tag: Coastal Wildfire Service

UPDATE: Out of control wildfire west of Port Alberni now being held

Wildfires Justin Baumgardner -
UPDATE: As of 8:52 a.m., Coastal Fire Service says the fire west of Port Alberni is currently held at...

No fire restrictions, but obey local bylaw; Coastal Fire Service 

Wildfires Justin Baumgardner -
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

Wildfires Nathan Maley -
With warm, dry conditions and strong winds forecasted across southern B.C. this weekend, the province is urging people to...

Coastal Fire Centre lifting fire ban on Vancouver Island

Wildfires My Comox Valley Now -
All fire restrictions are being lifted on Vancouver Island according to the BC Wildfire Service.  Starting at noon on September...

Coastal Fire Centre Removing Campfire Ban

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The Coastal Fire Centre in Parksville says the category 1 campfire ban will end at noon on August 28,...

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