The Wildfire Management Branch, Southeast Fire Centre, conducted an ecosystem restoration prescribed burn on Thursday, September 25 in the Rocky Mountain Trench between Cranbrook and…
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Crews plan restoration burns this week
If weather conditions are right this week, crews from B.C.’s Wildfire Management Branch will conduct two low-intensity, prescribed burns for the Rocky Mountain Trench Ecosystem…
Area Restriction Order rescinded
The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and Southeast Fire Centre announced today that effective at 4 p.m., Friday, Sept. 5, the area…
Canal Flats and Elkford warned of smoke
Residents of the communities of Canal Flats and Elkford may notice heavy smoke from wildfires burning near Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park, the Wildfire Management Branch…
Area restriction order amended
An area restriction order that’s been in effect near fires burning in areas west of Elkford is being amended, effective August 28, to increase public…
Fire safety urged this Labour Day weekend
British Columbia is experiencing one of its most active wildfire seasons in the past decade. Members of the public are reminded to obey campfire bans…
Open fires remain prohibited
Open fires remain prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre, despite recent rainfall and cooler temperatures. Historically, the Southeast Fire Centre receives the least amount of…
Monroe Lake added to Area Restriction
A detailed map of the area under restriction. Click to enlarge The above photo shows a 15 hectare fire burning approximately 15 kilometres northwest…
3 facts you need to know
About Wildfire Firefighting Resources By Bill Bennett Kootenay East MLA 1) With the dry summer weather, wildfire season is again upon us. British Columbia’s Wildfire…
Fire Centre responds to 84 fires in a week
In the past week, the Southeast Fire Centre has responded to 84 new lightning-caused fires. The vast majority of these fires have been small, and…