Update on wildfires in the Southeast Fire Centre

INFORMATION BULLETIN Update on wildfires in the Southeast Fire Centre CASTLEGAR – Current weather conditions in the Southeast Fire Centre are having an impact on wildfires in the region. Increased wind activity caused the size of several fires to grow on Sunday, July 30, 2017. Island Pond wildfire * The 150-hectare Island Pond fire that […]

Smoky Skies Bulletin expanded to cover all of Southern Interior and Kootenays

Ministry of Health and Interior Health have issued a smoky skies advisory because of forest fire smoke.  Avoid strenuous outdoor activities.  Contact your doctor if you experience difficulty breathing, chest pain or discomfort,sudden onset of cough or airway irritation. Infants, the elderly and those who have underlying medical conditions are at particular risk.  

Category 2 open fires to be prohibited in Southeast

Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations BC Wildfire Service INFORMATION BULLETIN Category 2 open fires to be prohibited in Southeast CASTLEGAR – Effective at noon Pacific Time on Monday, July 3, 2017, Category 2 open fires will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. […]

Category 3 fires to be prohibited in southeast B.C.

For Immediate Release 2017FLNR0119-001240 June 12, 2017 Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations BC Wildfire Service  INFORMATION BULLETIN Category 3 fires to be prohibited in southeast B.C.  CASTLEGAR – Effective at noon (Pacific Time) on Thursday, June 15, 2017, Category 3 open fires will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre’s jurisdiction to help prevent […]