Fire in Pend D'Oreille area prompts evacuation alert
Ed note: BC Wildfire Services says there are 126 wildfires larger than 0.01 hectares in British Columbia as of midnight Wednesday . The Southeast Fire Centre has issued a release saying a 75-hectare wildfire that’s burning about 20 kilometres southwest of Salmo and south of the Salmo River has prompted the Regional District of Central […]
More smoke visible from Harrop Creek wildfire; new McCormick Creek blaze a concern
Extra smoke in the valley may have been compliments of a spot fire outside the perimeter of the Harrop Creek wildfire the Southeast Fire Centre said in a media release Wednesday. “More smoke may be seen coming from the Harrop Creek wildfire today (Aug. 9, 2017), as BC Wildfire Service personnel respond to a 15-hectare […]
Harrop fire funnels more smoke into valley
More smoke may be seen coming from the Harrop Creek wildfire today (Aug. 9, 2017), as BC Wildfire Service personnel respond to a 15-hectare spot fire that is 750 metres outside of the main fire perimeter. These fires are about 10 kilometres south of the communities of Harrop and Procter. As of the afternoon of […]
Celebration of Life for Matt Beaudet slated for Aug. 20
On Saturday June 3rd 2017, 33 year old Mathieu Paul Beaudet, formerly from Castlegar, BC, passed away peacefully with his family by his side. He fought a long and hard battle with a rare form of cancer (synovial sarcoma) to be present as long as he could be, for his family and his children. He […]
Recreation boaters must stay clear of firefighting aircraft — BC Wildfire Service
The BC Wildfire Service in a media release Tuesday is reminding the public that they must stay clear of firefighting aircraft that are collecting water from lakes in the Southeast Fire Centre region, including Moyie Lake, Lake Koocanusa and Premier Lake. The release comes after four lightning fires started in the Moyie Lake area. “When […]
Smoky Skies Bulletin includes West Kootenay, Boundary regions
The Ministry of Environment & Climate Change Strategy, in collaboration with the Interior and Northern Health Authorities has amended the area covered by the Smoky Skies Bulletin that was last updated on Thursday, August 3 due to changing smoke conditions. Areas now covered by this Bulletin include: 100 Mile, Arrow Lakes, Boundary, Bulkley Valley and […]
Wildfire near Galena Bay sparks Evacuation Alert
The Columbia Shuswap Regional District issues two evacuation alerts – one for the Galena Bay area and another for Heather Lodge and the surrounding area — after two wildfires increased in size. “A Wildfire burning southeast of Galena Bay has brought a potential safety risk,” the Columbia Shuswap Regional District said in a media […]
Off-road vehicles restricted in Southeast Fire Centre backcountry
The Southeast Fire Centre is one of three regions in the province to have the operation of any off-road vehicle for recreational purposes on Crown land prohibited a BC Wildfire Service media release said Friday. “Effective at noon (Pacific time) on Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, the operation of any off-road vehicle for recreational purposes on […]
Off-road driving restrictions imposed
A message from the BC Southwest Fire Centre Information Officer: Effective at noon (Pacific time) on Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, the operation of any off-road vehicle for recreational purposes on Crown land will be prohibited throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre, Kamloops Fire Centre and Southeast Fire Centre. In addition, all...
Special Air Quality Statement issued for Kootenay, Boundary regions
Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement for most of the southern areas of BC, including the Kootenays, Boundary, Arrow and Kootenay Lake regions. “Smoke is causing poor air quality and reducing visibility. Smoke is expected or occurring,” the Environment Canada Statement said. “The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, in collaboration […]
