Tag: BC Wildfire Service

Heat warnings issued for many parts of B.C.

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 28, 2025

Heat warnings are in place for multiple parts of British Columbia, with temperatures expected to reach up to 37 degrees Celsius in some regions.

B.C. urges water conservation as drought deepens in some regions

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 14, 2025

British Columbia’s water, land and resource stewardship minister is encouraging residents to conserve water, saying drought is worsening in parts of the province.

RCMP vehicle sparks wildfire north of Lytton

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 3, 2025

A wildfire burning near Lytton grew to over 1.5 square kilometres Thursday and has been declared a wildfire of note by the B.C. Wildfire Service.

B.C. workshops help residents breathe easier with DIY air cleaners

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 16, 2025

Rick Medley said he didn’t know much about lung health when he was diagnosed in 2021 with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis — a chronic lung disease that causes scarring of lung tissue and makes it difficult to breathe.

Kootenay snowpacks drop, wildfire outlook unclear

Wildfires Kate Brown - June 16, 2025

Snowpacks in the Kootenays are considerably lower this June compared to last June, but the BC Wildfire Service says that doesn’t automatically mean this wildfire season will be worse.

Rain brings some relief to wildfires in northeastern B.C., but challenges remain

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 12, 2025

Rain and cooler temperatures are helping firefighters battle wildfires in British Columbia’s northeast, but officials say it’s unclear how much impact the weather will have on some of the province’s largest blazes.

Wildfires spark in the West Kootenay

Wildfires My Kootenay Now Staff - June 12, 2025

Wildfire officials say the one-hectare blaze discovered Tuesday south of Gray Creek is being held and new ones have sparked in the West Kootenay.

Human-caused wildfire burning near Gray Creek

Wildfires Drew Wilson - June 11, 2025

A human caused fire is burning out of control in the Gray Creek area on the east shore of Kootenay Lake.

B.C. braces for intense wildfire season; northeast region most at risk

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 9, 2025

Forests Minister Ravi Parmar says British Columbia is hoping for the best this wildfire season but is preparing for the worst.

Winds fan aggressive Kelly Lake wildfire as crews scrambled to protect homes

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 5, 2025

The BC Wildfire Service says an out-of-control wildfire continues to move toward the community of Kelly Lake in northeastern B.C.

Premier Eby says province supporting evacuees as wildfire threatens northeastern B.C.

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 2, 2025

Premier David Eby says his government is in contact with officials in northeastern British Columbia, where an out-of-control wildfire has prompted evacuations.