Tag: Wildfire

5 small North Island wildfires out of control after dozens sparked by lightning

Wildfires Wylie Henderson -
Most of the 17 active fires on Vancouver Island are less than one hectare in size and are now classified as held or under control.

B.C. officials say drought conditions signal a busy summer wildfire season

Environment Emily Joveski -
Provincial officials are warning that ongoing drought and above-normal temperatures could make for a difficult wildfire season across British Columbia this summer.

Update: wildfire north of Lund measured at 2 hectares

Wildfires Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. Wildfire Service is reporting a small fire north of Lund is being held.

B.C. auditor general says oversight gaps, poor collaboration in Lytton wildfire recovery

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
British Columbia’s auditor general said the province’s lack of coordination and oversight slowed the recovery of Lytton after a wildfire destroyed most of the village in 2021.

Wildwood fire curiosity creating safety hazard: deputy fire chief

Wildfires Bill Kingston -
The fire is now under control.

A.I. wildfire images “add to the uncertainty,” warns BCWS

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The B.C. Wildfire Service said A.I. generated photos circulating online that seemingly show recent wildfires are not accurate.

Update: Wesley Ridge wildfire grows to nearly 500 hectares

Wildfires My Powell River Now Staff -
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.

Wildfire situation not as bad as 2023, BC Wildfire Service 

Wildfires Justin Baumgardner -
Since April the BC Wildfire Service says it has seen close to 750,000 hectares of land burned due to...

Atrevida Road wildfire under control, BC Wildfire Service 

Wildfires Justin Baumgardner -
The Atrevida Road wildfire is now under control, but the qathet Regional District says the situation is still being...

Premier Eby says province supporting evacuees as wildfire threatens northeastern B.C.

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby says his government is in contact with officials in northeastern British Columbia, where an out-of-control wildfire has prompted evacuations.

Chance of rain not likely to impact Vancouver Island, smoke to have light haze

Uncategorized Justin Waddell -
As wildfires burn on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland, smoke will remain light for now, but rain is...

Residents asked to remain vigilant as Zeballos fire flares up

News Justin Goulet -
ZEBALLOS, B.C. – A wildfire close to the village of Zeballos continues to burn. The Gold Valley Main Fire remains...

Heiltsuk Chief upset with lack of response to weekend wildfire near Bella Bella

News Justin Goulet -
The chief of the Heiltsuk First Nation says her community was left on its own to battle a wildfire...

Improved benefits for auxiliary wildfire fighters

News Justin Goulet -
Changes are being made to make it easier for those who fight wildfires to access benefits. Stephanie Smith with the...

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