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Fish Creek wildfire

Fish Creek Community Forest now fully open after wildfire declared ‘out’

The City of Fort St. John announced on May 12th that the Fish Creek Community Forest trails are now fully open to the public.

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Fort St. John firefighter on emergency preparedness in wake of Fish Creek fire

Matt Troiano of the Fort St. John Fire Department appeared on the May 9th episode of This Week in the Peace to discuss Emergency Preparedness Week 2025, in the wake of the Fish Creek Community Forest fire.

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.

Fire retardent being dropped onto the Fish Creek Community Forest wildfire. (Darren Hart)
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.

‘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.

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.

Fire retardent being dropped onto the Fish Creek Community Forest wildfire. (Darren Hart)
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.

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. 

Fire retardent being dropped onto the Fish Creek Community Forest wildfire. (Darren Hart)
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.

An aerial shot of the Fish Creek fire (BCWS)
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.

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.

An aerial shot of the Fish Creek fire (BCWS)
(UPDATE) Airspace closure at Fort St. John airport lifted as firefighters continue to tackle Fish Creek blaze

All aircraft were grounded at Fort St. John’s airport - North Peace Regional Airport - because of a wildfire at Fish Creek Community Forest.

Fire retardent being dropped onto the Fish Creek Community Forest wildfire. (Darren Hart)
Video – Large fire breaks out at Fort St. John’s Fish Creek Community Forest

BC Wildfire Service are battling a fire in the Fish Creek Community Forest on the northern edge of Fort St. John on May 1st.

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