Fish Creek Community Forest trails partially reopened
The Fish Creek Community Forest trails partially reopened on May 9th now the recent wildfire has been extinguished.
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(UPDATE) Holdover blaze north of Fort Nelson grows beyond 1,400 hectares
The wildfire is located north of Fort Nelson, south of the Kiwigana River, shown within the blue circle.
Preliminary investigation finds Fish Creek forest fire ‘not deliberately set’
The 56-hectare wildfire at Fish Creek Community Forest does not appear to have been deliberately set, according to the City of Fort St. John.
(UPDATE) Wildfire near Fort Nelson River triples to 171 hectares
A wildfire near the Fort Nelson River has now burned 171 hectares.
‘World-class firefighters’: Acting mayor praises response to Fish Creek wildfire
Acting Fort St. John mayor Jim Lequiere is praising the emergency services for their efforts in fighting Fish Creek Community Forest wildfire.
Fish Creek wildfire now designated ‘under control’
The BC Wildfire Service declared on May 6th the Fish Creek Community Forest wildfire near Fort St. John is under control.
‘Spring dip’ causing steep uptick in active wildfires: BCWS information officer
The number of wildfires in British Columbia has roughly doubled over the past several days, but an information officer with the BC Wildfire Service says the activity can be attributed to the annual "spring dip."
Fort St. John urges public to avoid Fish Creek forest area
The public is being told to avoid the Fish Creek area so the City of Fort St. John and the BC Wildfire Service can conduct assessments.
Merged wildfire cluster along Highway 52 brought ‘under control’
A cluster of fires which merged into one 267-hectare blaze along Highway 52, southwest of Dawson Creek towards Tumbler Ridge, is now designated as ‘under control' by the BC Wildfire Service.
Wildfire smoke linked to more ER visits for asthma, researchers urge preparedness
A new study says visits to emergency departments for asthma spiked during a first wave of unprecedented wildfire smoke in 2023.
Fish Creek wildfire now ‘being held,’ says BCWS
The Fish Creek Community Forest wildfire is now being held as the BC Wildfire Service and Fort St. John Fire Department patrol hotspots.
BCWS assesses overwintering wildfire activity in Fort Nelson area
The BC Wildfire Service is assessing multiple reports of overwintering wildfire activity in Fort Nelson and Highway 77.
(UPDATE) Wildfire reported south west of Tumbler Ridge
The BC Wildfire Service reported a 26-hectare smouldering wildfire southwest of Tumbler Ridge on May 2nd.
Fish Creek wildfire still ‘out of control’ despite progress, reignition risk remains
The Fish Creek wildfire has seen a decrease in activity as of May 3rd but is at risk from high winds and temperatures.
Smoke warning issued as firefighting continues north of Fort St. John
The BC Wildfire Service said people in Fort St. John should expect to see more smoke produced by the Fish Creek wildfire this evening, as dry conditions may cause unburnt fuel pockets to ignite.
City of Fort St. John to investigate cause of Fish Creek Community Forest wildfire
The City of Fort St. John said it is investigating the cause of the Fish Creek Community Forest wildfire, which started burning on May 1st.
(UPDATE) Wildfire northeast of Chetwynd now ‘under control’
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) fought a wildfire in the Lames Creek area, 40 kilometres northeast of the district of Chetwynd.
Internet and phone service restored in Tumbler Ridge
Phone and internet service in Tumbler Ridge has been restored after a wildfire damaged fibre optic cables on May 1st.
(UPDATE) Cluster of wildfires around Highway 52 expands, merges into one blaze
Wildfires in the Highway 52 area southwest of Dawson Creek have merged into one large fire, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Fort St. John sports clubs report minimal damage, delays amid Fish Creek wildfire
Fort St. John Links golf course and New Totem Archery Club, which are in the vicinity of the Fish Creek Community Forest wildfire, said the blaze had caused minimal structural damage.
(UPDATE) Holdover blaze north of Fort Nelson grows beyond 1,400 hectares
The wildfire is located north of Fort Nelson, south of the Kiwigana River, shown within the blue circle.
Preliminary investigation finds Fish Creek forest fire ‘not deliberately set’
The 56-hectare wildfire at Fish Creek Community Forest does not appear to have been deliberately set, according to the City of Fort St. John.
(UPDATE) Wildfire near Fort Nelson River triples to 171 hectares
A wildfire near the Fort Nelson River has now burned 171 hectares.
‘World-class firefighters’: Acting mayor praises response to Fish Creek wildfire
Acting Fort St. John mayor Jim Lequiere is praising the emergency services for their efforts in fighting Fish Creek Community Forest wildfire.
Fish Creek wildfire now designated ‘under control’
The BC Wildfire Service declared on May 6th the Fish Creek Community Forest wildfire near Fort St. John is under control.
‘Spring dip’ causing steep uptick in active wildfires: BCWS information officer
The number of wildfires in British Columbia has roughly doubled over the past several days, but an information officer with the BC Wildfire Service says the activity can be attributed to the annual "spring dip."
Fort St. John urges public to avoid Fish Creek forest area
The public is being told to avoid the Fish Creek area so the City of Fort St. John and the BC Wildfire Service can conduct assessments.
Merged wildfire cluster along Highway 52 brought ‘under control’
A cluster of fires which merged into one 267-hectare blaze along Highway 52, southwest of Dawson Creek towards Tumbler Ridge, is now designated as ‘under control' by the BC Wildfire Service.
Wildfire smoke linked to more ER visits for asthma, researchers urge preparedness
A new study says visits to emergency departments for asthma spiked during a first wave of unprecedented wildfire smoke in 2023.
Fish Creek wildfire now ‘being held,’ says BCWS
The Fish Creek Community Forest wildfire is now being held as the BC Wildfire Service and Fort St. John Fire Department patrol hotspots.
BCWS assesses overwintering wildfire activity in Fort Nelson area
The BC Wildfire Service is assessing multiple reports of overwintering wildfire activity in Fort Nelson and Highway 77.
(UPDATE) Wildfire reported south west of Tumbler Ridge
The BC Wildfire Service reported a 26-hectare smouldering wildfire southwest of Tumbler Ridge on May 2nd.
Fish Creek wildfire still ‘out of control’ despite progress, reignition risk remains
The Fish Creek wildfire has seen a decrease in activity as of May 3rd but is at risk from high winds and temperatures.
Smoke warning issued as firefighting continues north of Fort St. John
The BC Wildfire Service said people in Fort St. John should expect to see more smoke produced by the Fish Creek wildfire this evening, as dry conditions may cause unburnt fuel pockets to ignite.
City of Fort St. John to investigate cause of Fish Creek Community Forest wildfire
The City of Fort St. John said it is investigating the cause of the Fish Creek Community Forest wildfire, which started burning on May 1st.
(UPDATE) Wildfire northeast of Chetwynd now ‘under control’
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) fought a wildfire in the Lames Creek area, 40 kilometres northeast of the district of Chetwynd.
Internet and phone service restored in Tumbler Ridge
Phone and internet service in Tumbler Ridge has been restored after a wildfire damaged fibre optic cables on May 1st.
(UPDATE) Cluster of wildfires around Highway 52 expands, merges into one blaze
Wildfires in the Highway 52 area southwest of Dawson Creek have merged into one large fire, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Fort St. John sports clubs report minimal damage, delays amid Fish Creek wildfire
Fort St. John Links golf course and New Totem Archery Club, which are in the vicinity of the Fish Creek Community Forest wildfire, said the blaze had caused minimal structural damage.
