To help reduce the risk of wildfires, BC Wildfire Service is supporting yaqan nuʔkiy (Lower Kootenay Band) in conducting two prescribed burns in the Creston…
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Province preparing for 2026 wildfire season
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has offered specialized training, increased the use of technology and invested in additional equipment to better protect people and communities…
A year fighting wildfires and building community resilience
In 2025, the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) worked tirelessly with people and communities to fight wildfires and build community resilience throughout the province. “We’re coming…
Category 3 open fire prohibition to be rescinded
Effective at 1 p.m. Mountain Time on Thursday, October 16, Category 3 open fires will once again be permitted throughout the Southeast Fire Centre. Due…
Prescribed burn planned for Six Mile Slough
To help reduce the risk of wildfires, the BC Wildfire Service is supporting Creston Valley Wildlife Management Authority in conducting a prescribed burn in the…
Area restriction rescinded for the Kid Creek area
The BC Wildfire Service continues to respond to the Kid Creek wildfire (N71928). This wildfire is estimated to be 450 hectares and is located approximately 20…
Area restriction rescinded for the Silver Basin area
The BC Wildfire Service continues to respond to the Silver Basin wildfire (N21687). This wildfire is estimated to be 490 hectares and is located in the…
Public reminded to remain cautious with campfires
By BC Wildfire Service While Category 1 campfires are not currently prohibited, the Southeast Fire Centre is asking the public to remain cautious and follow…
Restoration burn planned for Kootenay River Ranch
To help reduce the risk of wildfires, the BC Wildfire Service is supporting the Nature Conservancy of Canada in conducting a ecosystem restoration prescribed burn…
Prescribed burn planned for Toby Benches area
To help reduce the risk of wildfires, the BC Wildfire Service is supporting the Rocky Mountain Resource District Wildfire Risk Reduction program in conducting a…