It goes into effect at 12:00 p.m. Jun. 30 and will end at 12:00 p.m. Oct. 15
The ban on large fires was announced ahead of the provinces first warm spell of 2022
‘Bottom line, evacuations will be faster and smoother from Casa Loma should they be required’
Residents are still in temporary housing nearly a year after the June 30, 2021, fire
Online dashboard will launch in Coquitlam, Surrey, and Port Alberni in July
A forestry company salvaging timber had a piece of equipment catch fire
Shaun Reed has fought fires in Lake Country for 13 years
The feds earmarked $5 billion in Disaster Financial Assistance for B.C. after November’s flood
The department reported a slower start to 2022 than last year
System ready for spring flooding, wildfires starting in June
Blazes burning west of Falkland
BC Wildfire Service plans to add personnel to firefighting effort
All B.C. government employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Water helicopter and controlled burns were part of Sunday’s wildfire training
Classroom sessions and on-the-ground training will take place until Sunday
Firefighters will be training at Campbell Mountain, Wiltse, West Bench and Naramata
One-hectare sized fire started day after burn ban implemented, says B.C. Wildfire Service