B.C.’s wildfire-driven provincial state of emergency has been formally extended again, through the end of the day on Sept. 1. This is the third time…
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Use of face masks during wildfire events
Interior Health (IH) has received a number of inquiries from the public about the use of face masks for protection against wildfire smoke. IH would…
New lightning-caused wildfires reported in region
Seven new wildfires were started yesterday and overnight by lightning in the East Kootenay, while a couple of other fires expanded in size. There is…
A plea to those backcountry-bound
e-KNOW Editorial By Ian Cobb This is the worst wildfire season in British Columbia since 1958. And we’ve still got six to eight weeks of…
Safeguard your mental health in wildfire season
Being forced from one’s home by a natural disaster is a rare occurrence that most of us will never face. However, tens of thousands of…
How to donate to B.C. wildfire recovery efforts
Letter to the Editor The B.C. government recognizes the overwhelming generosity of British Columbians and the various organizations who are pulling together to help those…
One of the gravest situations IH has faced
Letter to the Editor Interior Health teams across IH West are working closely with emergency officials from several agencies to respond to the wildfire activity…
Premier announces $100M emergency fund
Letter to the Editor Our first priority during this period of extreme wildfire activity in the interior has been to ensure the safety of all…
Highway closure and smoke advisory
Summer travellers take note; Highway 3 is currently closed between Christina Lake and Highway 3B. Due to a fire on the Paulson Pass, Highway 3…
Understanding the levels of evacuation
Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Information Officer Loree Duczek explains there are three key stages in the evacuation process. – Evacuation Alert: Local authorities issue…