Tag: wildfire

Devastated by wildfires? Here’s how forests are really responding – interview

Community Andrea Daignault -
A discussion on pyro diversity and the positive aftermath of wildfires for nature with Nelson environmental writer Anna Dulisse.

B.C. officials say drought conditions signal a busy summer wildfire season

Environment Emily Joveski -
Provincial officials are warning that ongoing drought and above-normal temperatures could make for a difficult wildfire season across British Columbia this summer.

B.C. auditor general says oversight gaps, poor collaboration in Lytton wildfire recovery

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
British Columbia’s auditor general said the province’s lack of coordination and oversight slowed the recovery of Lytton after a wildfire destroyed most of the village in 2021.

Castlegar councillor questions CPR’s absence from wildfire plan

Wildfires Greg Nesteroff -
Many individuals, organizations, and companies contributed to Castlegar's updated community wildfire plan. But for Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff, there was a glaring omission.

Area restriction lifted for wildfire east of Ymir

Wildfires My Kootenay Now -
The BC Wildfire Service has lifted an order restricting public access to the area around the Cultus wildfire.

Wildfire put out near Old Glory Trail

Wildfires My Kootenay Now -
Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue says the fire, on a steep slope, grew to about 20 by 40 meters.

A.I. wildfire images “add to the uncertainty,” warns BCWS

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The B.C. Wildfire Service said A.I. generated photos circulating online that seemingly show recent wildfires are not accurate.

UPDATED: Wildfire west of Castlegar now 153 hectares

Wildfires My Kootenay Now -
Of the handful of wildfires that broke out in the West Kootenay over the long weekend, the largest is burning west of Castlegar, on the north side of Mt. Mackie.

Arrow Lakes Drive brush fire under control

Wildfires Storrm Lennie -
A small brush fire near Oostichenia has been deemed under control.  

Wildfires ignite in West Kootenay

Wildfires Drew Wilson -
A series of small wildfires have sprouted up throughout the West Kootenay and Creston Valley.

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

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

Evacuation Order issued for Village of Slocan and surrounding areas

Wildfires My Kootenay Now -
An Evacuation Order has been issued for the entire Village of Slocan (208 properties), as well as 309 properties,...

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