One-hectare wildfire reported north of Fort St. John
The one-hectare wildfire was reported during the afternoon of Wednesday, May 13th.
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Windy Creek wildfire ‘under control’ at 206 hectares
The BC Wildfire Service has brought a 206 hectare wildfire northeast of Chetwynd under control after two days.
Prophet River First Nation institutes fire restrictions in community
Signed by Prophet River First Nation Chief Valerie Askoty and councillors, it issues several curtailing of outdoor fire activity in the community south of Fort Nelson
(UPDATE) BCWS continues containment work on Windy Creek wildfire
The BC Wildfire Service are continuing to combat a wildfire discovered on May 11th northeast of Chetwynd in Windy Creek.
(UPDATE) BCWS aircraft respond to Windy Creek wildfire
The BC Wildfire Service are responding to an "out of control" wildfire reported on May 11th in Windy Creek near Moberly Lake.
Prescribed burn planned for Fort Nelson on May 12th
BC Wildfire Service and the Northern Rockies Fire Rescue will conduct a prescribed burn for Fort Nelson on May 12th.
Wildfire authority explains why no fire ban in peace region yet
The BC Wildfire Service explained the reason to exclude the peace region from a category two and three ban is based on 'a range of factors.'
(UPDATE) BCWS reports wildfire near Tremblay
BC Wildfire Service has reported a wildfire between Chetwynd and Dawson Creek off Highway 97 which is currently "out of control."
(UPDATE) Baldonnel fire now listed as ‘under control’, according to BCWS
The four-hectare wildfire was reported during the evening of Saturday, May 2nd
BC Wildfire Service warns ‘spring dip’ to brings burn bans to Prince George Fire Centre next week
The BC Wildfire Service has stated it expects to issue burn bans for the Pringe George Fire Centre next week due to ongoing warm temperatures and dry conditions during the annual "spring dip."
(UPDATE) Saulteau First Nations area wildfire being listed by BCWS as ‘being held’
The wildfire was reported on Thursday, April 30th in the Saulteau First Nations area.
Northeast B.C. communities to be given $86,000 for firefighting equipment
Tumbler Ridge, Pouce Coupe and the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality are the communities in northeast B.C. to receive funding for firefighting equipment from the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness.
Wildfire training sessions to help northeast B.C. avoid ‘dangerous positions’
North America Fire Rescue is set to host wildfire training sessions in Chetwynd and Fort St. John this spring.
BC Wildfire Service readies for 2026 season with record 2,400 firefighter applications and more equipment in Prince George depot
The BC Wildfire Service has received around 2,400 firefighter applications and improved its equipment depot in Prince George in preparation for the wildfire season 2026, it said in a press release.
Fort Nelson community forest uses salvageable lumber funds for replanting
The Fort Nelson First Nation and Northern Rockies Regional Municipality gave an update on the sales of salvageable wood in its community forest.
Fort St. John seeks new emergency support volunteers as wildfire season approaches
The City of Fort St. John is looking for volunteers to help the community during evacuations and other emergencies.
Nearly 200 forest fires fought in northeast B.C. during wildfire season 2025
Wildfire season 2025 saw 199 blazes in northeast B.C., while the province saw 1,350 in total.
‘Important investment’: B.C. forestry ministry praises $257.6 million federal boost to wildfire fighting
A recent $257.6 million investment to Natural Resources Canada will go towards Canada's firefighting capacity, including in B.C.
Video This Week in the Peace – BC Wildfire Service & Dawson Creek Firefighter Update
On this episode of This Week in the Peace, we get updates from the BC Wildfire Service and Dawson Creek Firefighter Capt. Brooks Gower
B.C. government slapped with $750K+ fine over incidents, including wildland firefighter’s fatal rollover near Fort St. John
WorkSafeBC has listed a $759,368.84 penalty dated September 25th, 2025 issued to the government after it investigated two incidents involving wildfire suppression, one of which involved a firefighter's death.
Windy Creek wildfire ‘under control’ at 206 hectares
The BC Wildfire Service has brought a 206 hectare wildfire northeast of Chetwynd under control after two days.
Prophet River First Nation institutes fire restrictions in community
Signed by Prophet River First Nation Chief Valerie Askoty and councillors, it issues several curtailing of outdoor fire activity in the community south of Fort Nelson
(UPDATE) BCWS continues containment work on Windy Creek wildfire
The BC Wildfire Service are continuing to combat a wildfire discovered on May 11th northeast of Chetwynd in Windy Creek.
(UPDATE) BCWS aircraft respond to Windy Creek wildfire
The BC Wildfire Service are responding to an "out of control" wildfire reported on May 11th in Windy Creek near Moberly Lake.
Prescribed burn planned for Fort Nelson on May 12th
BC Wildfire Service and the Northern Rockies Fire Rescue will conduct a prescribed burn for Fort Nelson on May 12th.
Wildfire authority explains why no fire ban in peace region yet
The BC Wildfire Service explained the reason to exclude the peace region from a category two and three ban is based on 'a range of factors.'
(UPDATE) BCWS reports wildfire near Tremblay
BC Wildfire Service has reported a wildfire between Chetwynd and Dawson Creek off Highway 97 which is currently "out of control."
(UPDATE) Baldonnel fire now listed as ‘under control’, according to BCWS
The four-hectare wildfire was reported during the evening of Saturday, May 2nd
BC Wildfire Service warns ‘spring dip’ to brings burn bans to Prince George Fire Centre next week
The BC Wildfire Service has stated it expects to issue burn bans for the Pringe George Fire Centre next week due to ongoing warm temperatures and dry conditions during the annual "spring dip."
(UPDATE) Saulteau First Nations area wildfire being listed by BCWS as ‘being held’
The wildfire was reported on Thursday, April 30th in the Saulteau First Nations area.
Northeast B.C. communities to be given $86,000 for firefighting equipment
Tumbler Ridge, Pouce Coupe and the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality are the communities in northeast B.C. to receive funding for firefighting equipment from the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness.
Wildfire training sessions to help northeast B.C. avoid ‘dangerous positions’
North America Fire Rescue is set to host wildfire training sessions in Chetwynd and Fort St. John this spring.
BC Wildfire Service readies for 2026 season with record 2,400 firefighter applications and more equipment in Prince George depot
The BC Wildfire Service has received around 2,400 firefighter applications and improved its equipment depot in Prince George in preparation for the wildfire season 2026, it said in a press release.
Fort Nelson community forest uses salvageable lumber funds for replanting
The Fort Nelson First Nation and Northern Rockies Regional Municipality gave an update on the sales of salvageable wood in its community forest.
Fort St. John seeks new emergency support volunteers as wildfire season approaches
The City of Fort St. John is looking for volunteers to help the community during evacuations and other emergencies.
Nearly 200 forest fires fought in northeast B.C. during wildfire season 2025
Wildfire season 2025 saw 199 blazes in northeast B.C., while the province saw 1,350 in total.
‘Important investment’: B.C. forestry ministry praises $257.6 million federal boost to wildfire fighting
A recent $257.6 million investment to Natural Resources Canada will go towards Canada's firefighting capacity, including in B.C.
Video This Week in the Peace – BC Wildfire Service & Dawson Creek Firefighter Update
On this episode of This Week in the Peace, we get updates from the BC Wildfire Service and Dawson Creek Firefighter Capt. Brooks Gower
B.C. government slapped with $750K+ fine over incidents, including wildland firefighter’s fatal rollover near Fort St. John
WorkSafeBC has listed a $759,368.84 penalty dated September 25th, 2025 issued to the government after it investigated two incidents involving wildfire suppression, one of which involved a firefighter's death.
