Wildfires

Prescribed burn planned for Deer Park Mountain this weekend

Wildfires My Kootenay Now - September 17, 2026

A prescribed burn on Deer Park Mountain is expected to go ahead this weekend, with site preparation begining this afternoon.

Area restriction to be lifted on Castlegar-area wildfire

Wildfires My Kootenay Now - September 17, 2026

The BC Wildfire Service says it continues to work on the Ezra Creek fire, but fire behaviour and activity has decreased.

“It’s like a moonscape”: B.C. wildlife restoration experts on the challenges of recovering from increasingly intense wildfires

Wildfires Emily Joveski - September 11, 2026

B.C. land and wildlife experts warn recovery from increasingly intense wildfires can take years, requiring extensive restoration, funding and forest management.

Castlegar-area wildfire now listed as being held

Wildfires My Kootenay Now - September 1, 2026

A wildfire northeast of Castlegar that grew from almost nothing to 150 hectares in a single day last week is now listed as being held.

Campfire ban in Kootenays to be lifted Tuesday

Wildfires My Kootenay Now - August 31, 2026

The BC Wildfire Service is rescinding a campfire ban that was imposed July 23 throughout the Southeast Fire Centre.

Area restriction in effect around Ezra Creek wildfire

Wildfires My Kootenay Now - August 30, 2026

An area restriction is now in effect around the Ezra Creek wildfire northeast of Castlegar as crews continue to battle the lightning-caused blaze.

Castlegar-area wildfire shows only slight growth

Wildfires My Kootenay Now - August 28, 2026

A wildfire northeast of Castlegar has now burned 157 hectares. That's only a little larger than on Wednesday, when the Ezra Creek fire showed explosive growth.

Off-road vehicle prohibition lifted in Southeast Fire Centre

Wildfires Kate Brown - August 28, 2026

An off-road vehicle prohibition on Crown land throughout the Southeast Fire Centre was lifted at noon Friday as recent rainfall reduced the wildfire risk.