The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is responding to an excursion on the Bill Nye Mountain fire that originated seven kilometres southeast of Wasa three weeks…
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Ignitions planned for Doctor Creek Wildfire
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) announced this morning that it is preparing to conduct planned ignitions on the Doctor Creek wildfire to help gain containment…
Better mapping beefs Doctor Creek wildfire scale
The nifty and rapid attack skimmers hit the Innis Creek fire Sept. 6. Marysa Laguë photo The Doctor Creek wildfire continues to burn 25 kilometres…
More resources added to Doctor Creek wildfire
BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has added more manpower and equipment resources to the Doctor Creek wildfire today, which grew by about 71 hectares yesterday. The…
St. Mary area evacuation alert lifted
The Evacuation Alert issued to the St. Mary Lake area from the west boundary of the City of Kimberley to the Redding Creek / St….
20 wildfires burning in region
The BC Wildfire Service is currently taking on or observing 20 wildfires in the East Kootenay, though only one is considered new as of this…
Planned ignition tomorrow on Meachen Creek wildfire
BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is currently assessing the Meachen Creek Wildfire area for potential planned ignition operations to support containment lines. Planned ignition operations will…
Meachen Creek fire remains in drainage
BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) reported last night the Meachen Creek wildfire has not spread into the St. Mary Valley. “Active winds gusting up to 40…
Nine wildfires of note burning in region
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is currently battling nine wildfires of note in the East Kootenay, with one causing an outstanding evacuation order at Cross…
East Kootenay wildfire update
Environment Canada’s thunderstorm watch has ended for the East Kootenay, with some damage inflicted in a few areas. Environment Canada’s Smoky Skies Bulletin remains in…