Wildfire
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Introducing Slocan Valley’s very own volunteer wildfire fighters
There’s a new fire brigade on the block – 18 community members are officially certified to help the BC Wildfire Service respond to wildfires in…
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Saskatchewan’s provincewide state of emergency expires after wildfire crisis recedes
Saskatchewan's provincewide wildfire state of emergency is no more exactly one month after it was issued. Officials with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency say the…
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Cool weather, rain expected to aid BC fire fight but drought persists in northeast
The BC Wildfire Service says cool and rainy weather that has helped temper fire activity is expected to continue this week, though drought conditions will…
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Coulson Aviation gets contract to conduct night-vision aerial firefighting in BC
A homegrown world leader in aerial firefighting has been given the green light to battle wildfires at night in British Columbia. Coulson Aviation Canada has…
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Yukon wildfires growing rapidly due to weather as Dawson switches to backup power
Firefighters in Yukon say the wildfire that has put about 100 homes on evacuation alert near Dawson has grown rapidly due to recent weather conditions,…
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BC needs to be more proactive, not reactive when it comes to wildfires: West Kelowna MLA
Macklin McCall says the cost of fighting a wildfire is far more than the cost of mitigation. The West Kelowna-Peachland MLA is speaking from experience…
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Wildfire of note downgraded in BC, remains burning out of control
A recent soaking of rain in northeastern British Columbia has helped to remove the one remaining fire out of the so-called wildfire of note category,…
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BC Forest Practices Board says forestry changes could reduce wildfire risk
British Columbia's Forest Practices Board says a two-year investigation has found outdated rules and unclear responsibility are stopping forestry from becoming a wildfire prevention tool.…
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Two major wildfires in northeast BC are downgraded, leaving just one fire of note
Two of the three most significant wildfires in British Columbia have been downgraded and are no longer considered fires of note. They include the 263-square-kilometre…
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Too many water bombers grounded during wildfires, Saskatchewan Opposition says
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe’s government, already under attack for failing to help wildfire evacuees, faced questions Wednesday over why almost half of its water bomber…