Campfire ban to take effect across Prince George Fire Centre
All category one open fires are being banned across the Prince George Fire Centre starting Monday, September 8th.
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Firefighters work quickly to limit spread of wildfire south of Chetwynd
The BCWS says the Bluff Creek wildfire is no longer considered ‘out of control,’ and is now ‘being held.’
Firefighters tackle 19-hectare, ‘out of control’ blaze south of Chetwynd
BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) firefighters are tackling an ‘out of control’ wildfire south of Chetwynd, in Bluff Creek.
Environment Canada issues air quality warning for Peace region, Fort Nelson
Air quality warnings related to wildfire smoke could impact the Peace River region and Fort Nelson for remainder of this week, Environment Canada says.
Kiskatinaw River wildfire area restriction reduced again
The BC Wildfire Service has reduced an area restriction for the Kiskatinaw River area again due to ongoing firefighting efforts near Dawson Creek.
BCWS reports just two remaining ‘out-of-control’ wildfires in northern B.C.
Only two wildfires currently remain listed as ‘out of control’ in the Prince George Fire Centre region by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Nine more northeast B.C. wildfires ‘under control’, one ‘out’: BC Wildfire Service
Nine fires in northeast B.C. have been reclassified as 'under control', and one blaze near the Beatton River is out entirely.
Nine wildfires now ‘out,’ three remain ‘out of control’ in northeast B.C.
Nine fires have been declared extinguished by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) in a calming of the situation in northeast B.C.
Twelve northeast B.C. wildfires brought ‘under control’
Twelve wildfires in northeast B.C. have been reclassified to 'under control' by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Province encourages water conservation amid drought conditions
B.C. ministers, the BCWS and the River Forecast Centre are encouraging care over water consumption as the province faces drought conditions.
Small fire near Fort St. John ‘being held’ by BC Wildfire Service
The fire was discovered on Tuesday, July 29th west of the Beatton River near Fort St. John.
Wildfires continue to grow in Fort Nelson region
The largest wildfire in the province has grown further, but despite that, the number of ‘out-of-control’ fires in northeast B.C. has decreased.
Peace region and Liard are the ‘engine’ of B.C., says forestry minister
Ravi Parmar, B.C.’s minister of forests, considers the Peace region and the northeast “the engine” of the province and its economy.
Kiskatinaw River wildfire area restriction reduced
The BC Wildfire Service has announced changes to an area restriction around the Kiskatinaw River wildfire starting July 22nd.
Slew of wildfires now ‘being held’ amid rainfall and cool temperatures
The wildfire situation in the northeast has de-escalated significantly over the weekend amid cooler temperatures and increased precipitation.
BCWS readies for drying to return after rain, cooler weather in northeast B.C.
The British Columbia Wildfire Service (BCWS) says a cold front of thunderstorms and showers is expected to deliver winds and precipitation to northeast B.C.
Wildfire south of Fort Nelson River now ‘being held’
A wildfire burning near the Fort Nelson river has been downgraded from ‘out of control’ to ‘being held’ by the BC Wildfire Service.
Several wildfires in northeast B.C. grow, two others extinguished
Several northeast B.C. wildfires, including some of the largest in the province, have grown - but the BC Wildfire Service says others have been extinguished.
Province faces more adverse drought this year despite rainfall in northeast B.C.
Despite recent rainfall around Fort Nelson in northeast B.C., the province is readying for this year's drought season to be more severe in 2025.
Northern Rockies to spread gratitude on Parker Lake wildfire anniversary
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality is drafting letters of thanks to fire departments and communities for their assistance when the wildfire in 2024 raged.
Firefighters work quickly to limit spread of wildfire south of Chetwynd
The BCWS says the Bluff Creek wildfire is no longer considered ‘out of control,’ and is now ‘being held.’
Firefighters tackle 19-hectare, ‘out of control’ blaze south of Chetwynd
BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) firefighters are tackling an ‘out of control’ wildfire south of Chetwynd, in Bluff Creek.
Environment Canada issues air quality warning for Peace region, Fort Nelson
Air quality warnings related to wildfire smoke could impact the Peace River region and Fort Nelson for remainder of this week, Environment Canada says.
Kiskatinaw River wildfire area restriction reduced again
The BC Wildfire Service has reduced an area restriction for the Kiskatinaw River area again due to ongoing firefighting efforts near Dawson Creek.
BCWS reports just two remaining ‘out-of-control’ wildfires in northern B.C.
Only two wildfires currently remain listed as ‘out of control’ in the Prince George Fire Centre region by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Nine more northeast B.C. wildfires ‘under control’, one ‘out’: BC Wildfire Service
Nine fires in northeast B.C. have been reclassified as 'under control', and one blaze near the Beatton River is out entirely.
Nine wildfires now ‘out,’ three remain ‘out of control’ in northeast B.C.
Nine fires have been declared extinguished by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) in a calming of the situation in northeast B.C.
Twelve northeast B.C. wildfires brought ‘under control’
Twelve wildfires in northeast B.C. have been reclassified to 'under control' by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Province encourages water conservation amid drought conditions
B.C. ministers, the BCWS and the River Forecast Centre are encouraging care over water consumption as the province faces drought conditions.
Small fire near Fort St. John ‘being held’ by BC Wildfire Service
The fire was discovered on Tuesday, July 29th west of the Beatton River near Fort St. John.
Wildfires continue to grow in Fort Nelson region
The largest wildfire in the province has grown further, but despite that, the number of ‘out-of-control’ fires in northeast B.C. has decreased.
Peace region and Liard are the ‘engine’ of B.C., says forestry minister
Ravi Parmar, B.C.’s minister of forests, considers the Peace region and the northeast “the engine” of the province and its economy.
Kiskatinaw River wildfire area restriction reduced
The BC Wildfire Service has announced changes to an area restriction around the Kiskatinaw River wildfire starting July 22nd.
Slew of wildfires now ‘being held’ amid rainfall and cool temperatures
The wildfire situation in the northeast has de-escalated significantly over the weekend amid cooler temperatures and increased precipitation.
BCWS readies for drying to return after rain, cooler weather in northeast B.C.
The British Columbia Wildfire Service (BCWS) says a cold front of thunderstorms and showers is expected to deliver winds and precipitation to northeast B.C.
Wildfire south of Fort Nelson River now ‘being held’
A wildfire burning near the Fort Nelson river has been downgraded from ‘out of control’ to ‘being held’ by the BC Wildfire Service.
Several wildfires in northeast B.C. grow, two others extinguished
Several northeast B.C. wildfires, including some of the largest in the province, have grown - but the BC Wildfire Service says others have been extinguished.
Province faces more adverse drought this year despite rainfall in northeast B.C.
Despite recent rainfall around Fort Nelson in northeast B.C., the province is readying for this year's drought season to be more severe in 2025.
Northern Rockies to spread gratitude on Parker Lake wildfire anniversary
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality is drafting letters of thanks to fire departments and communities for their assistance when the wildfire in 2024 raged.
