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‘We are resilient’: Northern Rockies evaluates response to Parker Lake blaze evacuation as 2025 wildfire season looms

The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality has evaluated its response to the Parker Lake fire in 2024 and is making improvements as 2025’s wildfire season fast approaches.

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B.C. Wildfire Service sees record number of volunteer applications for 2025 season

The British Columbia Wildfire Service has recorded its highest-ever number of applicants ahead of the 2025 season.

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‘Too early to know’ whether 2025 wildfire season will be better than 2024

Pedro Roldan-Delgado with the Prince George Fire Centre says it’s too early to compare the number of overwintering wildfires identified ahead of this year’s fire season to 2024.

The runway at the Northern Rockies Regional Airport.
Prince George Fire Centre announces debris burning near Fort Nelson airport

Firefighters are warning Fort Nelson of pile burning near the Northern Rockies Regional Airport on Friday, March 14th.

BCWS monitors overwintering blazes near Fort Nelson as wildfire season approaches

The BC Wildfire Service and Prince George Fire Centre are monitoring overwintering fires from 2024, including the Parker Lake wildfires near Fort Nelson.

The Donnie Creek wildfire burns in an area between Fort Nelson and Fort St. John, B.C., in this undated handout photo provided by the BC Wildfire Service. Hundreds of lightning strikes in many parts of British Columbia almost tripled the number of active wildfires in the province over the weekend, with the majority burning in central and northern B.C. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-BC Wildfire Service
BC Wildfire Service releases details of eco-recovery project after Donnie Creek wildfire

The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has released a new video about an eco-cultural recovery project completed after the Donnie Creek wildfire in collaboration Doig River First Nation.

An aerial view of the Parker Lake wildfire in May of 2024.
Training course open for prospective evacuation volunteers ahead of Fort St. John wildfire season

Fort St. John is just two months away from recruiting Emergency Support Services volunteers for the 2025 wildfire season.

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Prince George Fire Centre reports less than 500 total wildfires in 2024

According to the Prince George Fire Centre, this year’s wildfire season saw a decline in severity compared to 2023.

PGFC lifts Solitary Lake area restrictions

The Prince George Fire Centre (PGFC) has officially lifted its area restriction for the Solitary Lake region of its Fort Nelson Fire Zone.

Peace River Regional District Chair explains Charlie Lake Fire Department investment

Peace River Regional District (PRRD) Chair Brad Sperling says the Charlie Lake Fire Department’s new Structure Protection Unit can protect approximately 30 houses at the same time.

B.C. Government announces pension agreement for BCWS crews

The BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU) and the B.C. Government announced on Monday an agreement-in-principle to provide early pensions to BC Wildfire service (BCWS) workers. 

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Kahntah Reserve evacuation order lifted by Fort Nelson First Nation

Fort Nelson First Nation (FNFN) has lifted its Evacuation Order for IR#3 Kahntah Reserve.

Thunder Creek wildfire now “being held,” reduced to less than 90 hectares

The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says the Thunder Creek wildfire is now “being held,” and the nearby Highway 52 closure has ended.

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Highway 52 eastbound closed due to Thunder Creek wildfire threat

DriveBC has announced a closure connected to the Thunder Creek wildfire.

UPDATE: Wildfire in Thunder Creek area spreads to 200 hectares

A wildfire located near Thunder Creek has now spread to 200 hectares as of Friday, September 6th, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).

UPDATE: Rolla wildfire northeast of Dawson Creek listed as ‘under control’

A wildfire reported on August 29th by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) located northeast of Dawson Creek is now listed as 'being held'

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Prince George Fire Centre rescinds northeast area restrictions

The Prince George Fire Centre (PGFC) has rescinded its area restrictions for wildfires in the Fort Nelson area.

Wildfires prompt area restriction in Fort Nelson area

The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS)  has implemented a new area restriction in the area of several wildfires west of Fort Nelson.

Multiple Wildfires Ignite Near Fort Nelson Along Liard River

Several wildfires have ignited along the Liard River located west of Fort Nelson.

An aerial view of the Parker Lake wildfire in May of 2024.
BC Wildfire Study Project Coordinator explains eligibility criteria, consent requirements

The Project Coordinator behind the BC Wildfire Study has shared information on the kind of data her research team needs from participants.

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