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.
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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.
Province to invest $200k to expand wildfire detection camera network around B.C.
The B.C. government has announced a new $200,000 investment into a wildfire detection camera system after a successful trial run in 2024.
Man attacked by grizzly bear was Summit Lake firefighter, escapes with ‘mostly minor injuries’
A BC Wildfire Service firefighter was attacked by a grizzly bear while working to extinguish the Summit Lake wildfire near Fort Nelson.
Four Fort Nelson wildfires downgraded to ‘being held’
Several wildfires in the Fort Nelson region have had their designations changed to ‘being held’ as the 2025 wildfire season continues.
Firefighters battle drought conditions in northeast B.C.
Ministry of Forests and the BC Wildfire Service are facing difficult conditions for firefighters in the northeast B.C.
Minister warns wildfires may burn 30 per cent of region in 2025
The minister of forests, during a tour of the northeast, spoke about the significance of this year's wildfire season and its dangers.
‘Blow down’ creating ‘major challenges’ in Fort Nelson wildfires fight
Lingering effects from the ongoing multi-year drought in northeast B.C. are making it difficult for BCWS firefighters to combat the many blazes burning through the Fort Nelson region in 2025.
Pocket Knife Creek wildfire now ‘under control,’ others ‘being held’
Three wildfires in the Fort Nelson region have had their designations downgraded by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), including the Pocket Knife Creek blaze.
Fort Nelson campfire ban lifted by Prince George Fire Centre
Category one campfires are being permitted again within the Fort Nelson fire zone.
Pocket Knife Creek wildfire area restriction lifted
The Prince George Fire Centre’s (PGFC) area restriction for the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire will be lifted this weekend.
Wildfire near Fort Nelson now ‘being held’ at 1,700+ hectares
A nearly 2,000-hectare wildfire in the Fort Nelson region, near Kimea Creek, is now ‘being held’ according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Wildfires in the Peace: Living with wildfires in northeast B.C.
A deep-dive into the activity, behavior and effects of wildfires over the past 25 years in the Prince George Fire Centre region.
Rain forecast in Fort Nelson expected to aid in fire fight
The British Columbia Wildfire Service (BCWS) says cool conditions and thunderstorms are in the forecast for much of the province as nearly 90 wildfires actively burn.
Several wildfires near Fort Nelson no longer ‘out of control’
Several wildfires in the Fort Nelson region are no longer expected to continue expanding.
Free important document replacements offered to wildfire victims
The federal government is taking steps to help people who have lost important documents as a result of wildfires this year.
Wildfire near Kimea Creek grows to over 1,600 hectares
Another wildfire in the Fort Nelson zone, in the Kimea Creek area, has surpassed the 1,000-hectare threshold as the region experiences an uptick in fire growth.
Five Fort Nelson area wildfires grow following Canada Day
Several wildfires in the Fort Nelson region have grown, including near Etcho Creek, the largest currently burning in the B.C.
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.
Province to invest $200k to expand wildfire detection camera network around B.C.
The B.C. government has announced a new $200,000 investment into a wildfire detection camera system after a successful trial run in 2024.
Man attacked by grizzly bear was Summit Lake firefighter, escapes with ‘mostly minor injuries’
A BC Wildfire Service firefighter was attacked by a grizzly bear while working to extinguish the Summit Lake wildfire near Fort Nelson.
Four Fort Nelson wildfires downgraded to ‘being held’
Several wildfires in the Fort Nelson region have had their designations changed to ‘being held’ as the 2025 wildfire season continues.
Firefighters battle drought conditions in northeast B.C.
Ministry of Forests and the BC Wildfire Service are facing difficult conditions for firefighters in the northeast B.C.
Minister warns wildfires may burn 30 per cent of region in 2025
The minister of forests, during a tour of the northeast, spoke about the significance of this year's wildfire season and its dangers.
‘Blow down’ creating ‘major challenges’ in Fort Nelson wildfires fight
Lingering effects from the ongoing multi-year drought in northeast B.C. are making it difficult for BCWS firefighters to combat the many blazes burning through the Fort Nelson region in 2025.
Pocket Knife Creek wildfire now ‘under control,’ others ‘being held’
Three wildfires in the Fort Nelson region have had their designations downgraded by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), including the Pocket Knife Creek blaze.
Fort Nelson campfire ban lifted by Prince George Fire Centre
Category one campfires are being permitted again within the Fort Nelson fire zone.
Pocket Knife Creek wildfire area restriction lifted
The Prince George Fire Centre’s (PGFC) area restriction for the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire will be lifted this weekend.
Wildfire near Fort Nelson now ‘being held’ at 1,700+ hectares
A nearly 2,000-hectare wildfire in the Fort Nelson region, near Kimea Creek, is now ‘being held’ according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Wildfires in the Peace: Living with wildfires in northeast B.C.
A deep-dive into the activity, behavior and effects of wildfires over the past 25 years in the Prince George Fire Centre region.
Rain forecast in Fort Nelson expected to aid in fire fight
The British Columbia Wildfire Service (BCWS) says cool conditions and thunderstorms are in the forecast for much of the province as nearly 90 wildfires actively burn.
Several wildfires near Fort Nelson no longer ‘out of control’
Several wildfires in the Fort Nelson region are no longer expected to continue expanding.
Free important document replacements offered to wildfire victims
The federal government is taking steps to help people who have lost important documents as a result of wildfires this year.
Wildfire near Kimea Creek grows to over 1,600 hectares
Another wildfire in the Fort Nelson zone, in the Kimea Creek area, has surpassed the 1,000-hectare threshold as the region experiences an uptick in fire growth.
Five Fort Nelson area wildfires grow following Canada Day
Several wildfires in the Fort Nelson region have grown, including near Etcho Creek, the largest currently burning in the B.C.
