The area restriction that was established around the Ptarmigan Creek wildfire has been rescinded. With the downturn in weather and reduced fire activity, there is…
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Two new fires in region as gains made on Bill Nye
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) reports a planned ignition on the Bill Nye Mountain wildfire was a partial success. The planned ignition was partly completed…
Bill Nye wildfire continues to grow
The Bill Nye Mountain wildfire seven km southeast of Wasa continues to rapidly grow, now being estimated by the BC Wildfire Service as 784 hectares…
Area restrictions in effect due to wildfires
The BC Wildfire Service has implemented two Area Restriction Orders for the vicinity of the Tanglefoot Creek wildfire (N11958), northeast of Cranbrook, and Ptarmigan Creek…
SARs and Canal Flats FD team up in Whiteswan rescue
On Saturday, March 27, at 12:30 a.m., Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) was tasked to assist the BC Ambulance Service in transporting a person…
Lussier Hot Springs remains temporarily closed
BC Parks today reminded people that Lussier Hot Springs in Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park near Canal Flat remain temporarily closed to help ensure public health…
BC Parks open to camping June 1 with local preference
BC Parks is taking a phased approach to re-opening, and as of May 14, many parks have re-opened for day use. The Discover Camping website…
Lightning keeping BCWS on its toes
The northern part of the East Kootenay remains a hot spot for lightning-caused fires. Four new blazes were sparked by lightning overnight in the East…
Fire closes Highway 93 in Kootenay National Park
A fire near Highway 93 close to the B.C. and Alberta border has forced a closure of the Kootenay National Park highway. An assessment is…
BC Parks permit information to be posted online
Information on BC Parks permit applications and issued permits will soon be available for everyone to view online, as part of the new public notification…