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.
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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.
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.
Pocket Knife Creek wildfire restriction reduced thanks to weather and firefighting efforts
The BC Wildfire Service has adjusted the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire area restriction due to firefighting efforts and weather conditions.
Firefighters continue battling wildfires across northeast B.C.
There’s no respite for BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) firefighters battling large blazes around northeast B.C.
Kiskatinaw River and Pocket Knife Creek wildfires downgraded, leaving only Summit Lake fire ‘of note’
The Kiskatinaw River and Pocket Knife Creek wildfires have been downgraded and are no longer considered 'fires of note.'
Prophet River First Nation cancels voluntary evacuation notices
Rainfall over the past several days in northeast B.C. has prompted Prophet River First Nation to rescind voluntary evacuation orders issued last week.
Pocket Knife Creek fire now ‘being held,’ Summit Lake blaze shrinks as wildfire picture calms
After weekend rainfall in northeast B.C., the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire is now listed as ‘being held' by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), while the Summit Lake blaze has slightly shrunk.
Evacuation alerts for Pocket Knife Creek wildfire cancelled
In a statement, the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) says the evacuation alerts for the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire came to an end as of 1 p.m. on Monday, June 16th.
Pocket Knife Creek wildfire alert issued as evacuation orders rescinded
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has issued its fourth alert because of the Pocket Knife Creek fire, which has now burned 151,844 hectares near Redfern-Keily Provincial Park.
Firefighters cautiously optimistic rain forecast will aid efforts to battle Pocket Knife Creek blaze
Anticipated rain could aid in efforts to suppress the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire and other blazes around northeast B.C.
PRRD looks to create ‘resiliency centre’ as it maintains wildfire evacuation orders and alerts
As wildfires continue to burn in the Peace region, the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is preparing to create a ‘resiliency centre’ in Dawson Creek.
Prophet River First Nation starts voluntary evacuations for vulnerable community members
Prophet River First Nation has started voluntary evacuations for at-risk residents due to wildfire concerns, including the incident near Pocket Knife Creek.
Prophet River First Nation announces event cancellations due to wildfires
Prophet River First Nation (PRFN) has postponed several events scheduled this week as wildfires rage in northeast B.C.
Pocket Knife Creek fire doubles in size, but Alaska Highway reopens
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is reporting the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire has more than doubled in size, but Highway 97 has reopened to traffic.
PGFC expands area restriction boundaries for Pocket Knife Creek fire
As the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire continues to grow and raise concerns for residents’ health and safety, the Prince George Fire Centre (PGFC) is taking action by expanding its area restriction.
New evacuation order issued for Pocket Knife Creek wildfire
A new evacuation order has been issued due to the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire, urging some people to make their way to Fort St. John.
Alaska Highway closed in two places as wildfires rage north and south of Fort Nelson
The Alaska Highway (Highway 97) is currently closed in two different places as the BCWS tackles two wildfires 'of note': the Summit Lake and Pocket Knife Creek blazes.
Pocket Knife Creek blaze increases size ‘substantially’ after merging with another wildfire
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire has merged with another blaze, increasing its size "substantially."
Evacuation alerts, second order issued for Pocket Knife Creek wildfire
The Peace River Regional District has issued a second evacuation order and new alerts for the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire.
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.
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.
Pocket Knife Creek wildfire restriction reduced thanks to weather and firefighting efforts
The BC Wildfire Service has adjusted the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire area restriction due to firefighting efforts and weather conditions.
Firefighters continue battling wildfires across northeast B.C.
There’s no respite for BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) firefighters battling large blazes around northeast B.C.
Kiskatinaw River and Pocket Knife Creek wildfires downgraded, leaving only Summit Lake fire ‘of note’
The Kiskatinaw River and Pocket Knife Creek wildfires have been downgraded and are no longer considered 'fires of note.'
Prophet River First Nation cancels voluntary evacuation notices
Rainfall over the past several days in northeast B.C. has prompted Prophet River First Nation to rescind voluntary evacuation orders issued last week.
Pocket Knife Creek fire now ‘being held,’ Summit Lake blaze shrinks as wildfire picture calms
After weekend rainfall in northeast B.C., the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire is now listed as ‘being held' by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), while the Summit Lake blaze has slightly shrunk.
Evacuation alerts for Pocket Knife Creek wildfire cancelled
In a statement, the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) says the evacuation alerts for the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire came to an end as of 1 p.m. on Monday, June 16th.
Pocket Knife Creek wildfire alert issued as evacuation orders rescinded
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has issued its fourth alert because of the Pocket Knife Creek fire, which has now burned 151,844 hectares near Redfern-Keily Provincial Park.
Firefighters cautiously optimistic rain forecast will aid efforts to battle Pocket Knife Creek blaze
Anticipated rain could aid in efforts to suppress the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire and other blazes around northeast B.C.
PRRD looks to create ‘resiliency centre’ as it maintains wildfire evacuation orders and alerts
As wildfires continue to burn in the Peace region, the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is preparing to create a ‘resiliency centre’ in Dawson Creek.
Prophet River First Nation starts voluntary evacuations for vulnerable community members
Prophet River First Nation has started voluntary evacuations for at-risk residents due to wildfire concerns, including the incident near Pocket Knife Creek.
Prophet River First Nation announces event cancellations due to wildfires
Prophet River First Nation (PRFN) has postponed several events scheduled this week as wildfires rage in northeast B.C.
Pocket Knife Creek fire doubles in size, but Alaska Highway reopens
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is reporting the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire has more than doubled in size, but Highway 97 has reopened to traffic.
PGFC expands area restriction boundaries for Pocket Knife Creek fire
As the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire continues to grow and raise concerns for residents’ health and safety, the Prince George Fire Centre (PGFC) is taking action by expanding its area restriction.
New evacuation order issued for Pocket Knife Creek wildfire
A new evacuation order has been issued due to the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire, urging some people to make their way to Fort St. John.
Alaska Highway closed in two places as wildfires rage north and south of Fort Nelson
The Alaska Highway (Highway 97) is currently closed in two different places as the BCWS tackles two wildfires 'of note': the Summit Lake and Pocket Knife Creek blazes.
Pocket Knife Creek blaze increases size ‘substantially’ after merging with another wildfire
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire has merged with another blaze, increasing its size "substantially."
Evacuation alerts, second order issued for Pocket Knife Creek wildfire
The Peace River Regional District has issued a second evacuation order and new alerts for the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire.
