An unseasonably strong ridge of high pressure will build over British Columbia beginning Friday and persist through the weekend. This will mean summer-like conditions with temperatures forecast to be several degrees above seasonal normals, likely breaking temperature records for mid-May. Watch BC Wildfire Service Superintendent of Predictive Services, Neal McLoughlin provide an update on what this weather will mean for wildfire conditions across the province, including areas of particular concer
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An unseasonably strong ridge of high pressure will build over British Columbia beginning Friday and persist through the weekend. This will mean summer-like conditions with temperatures forecast to be several degrees above seasonal normals, likely breaking temperature records for mid-May. Watch BC Wildfire Service Superintendent of Predictive Services, Neal McLoughlin provide an update on what this weather will mean for wildfire conditions across the province, including areas of particular concer
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BC Wildfire Service provides update on Shuswap wildfire fight
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BC Wildfire Service provides update on Shuswap wildfire fight
Aug 27, 2023
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UPDATE: The BC Wildfire Service is continuing to respond to the Sparks Lake (K21001) and Tremont Creek (K21849) wildfires. Incident Commander Benson Todd from Western Australia provides an update on the fires, which are part of a complex managed by an Australian Incident Management Team. | BC Wildfire Service
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UPDATE: The BC Wildfire Service is continuing to respond to the Sparks Lake (K21001) and Tremont Creek (K21849) wildfires. Incident Commander Benson Todd from Western Australia provides an update on the fires, which are part of a complex managed by an Australian Incident Management Team. | BC Wildfire Service
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Warm winter, drought could lead to busy wildfire season: BC Wildfire Service
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Warm winter, drought could lead to busy wildfire season: BC Wildfire Service
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UPDATE: Incident Commander Benson Todd, who is supporting the BC Wildfire Service as part of an Australian Incident Management Team (IMT), provides an overview of recent activity and current operations on the Nk’Mip Creek Wildfire (K52061), located in the vicinity of Osoyoos and Oliver. | BC Wildfire Service
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UPDATE: Incident Commander Benson Todd, who is supporting the BC Wildfire Service as part of an Australian Incident Management Team (IMT), provides an overview of recent activity and current operations on the Nk’Mip Creek Wildfire (K52061), located in the vicinity of Osoyoos and Oliver. | BC Wildfire Service
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The BC Wildfire Service continues responding to the Bush Creek East wildfire (K21633) located ten kilometres northeast of Chase. In this video, Incident Commander Hugh Murdoch and Fire Behaviour Specialist Eric Kopetski provide an update on wildfire operations as well as a forecast of conditions in the days ahead. For more information on the Bush Creek East wildfire, please visit the incident page: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incidents?fireYear=2023&incidentNumber=K21633 | BC Wildfir
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The BC Wildfire Service continues responding to the Bush Creek East wildfire (K21633) located ten kilometres northeast of Chase. In this video, Incident Commander Hugh Murdoch and Fire Behaviour Specialist Eric Kopetski provide an update on wildfire operations as well as a forecast of conditions in the days ahead. For more information on the Bush Creek East wildfire, please visit the incident page: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incidents?fireYear=2023&incidentNumber=K21633 | BC Wildfir
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B.C. officials provide wildfire update as smoke, heat blanket province
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B.C. officials provide wildfire update as smoke, heat blanket province
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During this period of intense wildfire activity across the province, Director of Wildfire Operations Cliff Chapman and Predictive Services Unit Superintendent Neal McLoughlin share information about the current situation. Watch the video to learn more about the conditions over the last 24 hours, what we anticipate this weekend, and where people being impacted by wildfire can find more information. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status | BC Wildfire Service
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Northeast B.C. of ‘greatest concern’ this fire season: BC Wildfire Service
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This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Responding to wildfires and other emergencies in B.C. would not be possible without the work of our dispatchers and call takers. Dispatchers work at our fire centres and the Provincial Airtanker Centre and are a critical communication link to responders in the field. Whether coordinating the movement of crews, planes, helicopters and other resources, or supporting the response to safety incidents or other emergencies in the field. Knowi
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In this video, BC Wildfire Service Incident Commander, Scott Rennick, explains the current situation on the Battleship Mountain wildfire (G72150). Intense and aggressive fire behaviour has been observed over the past two days, significantly challenging suppression efforts. An Ignition Specialist conducted afternoon ignition operations yesterday and today to try and secure the south flank, however the aggressive fire activity challenged our control lines around Carbon Lake and along the Johnson F
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The BC Wildfire Service would like to thank the public for their on-going support during this challenging and busy fire season. As this season continues to test all those involved and impacted, it is more important now than ever for the people of B.C. to come together and support each other. It is incredibly impactful for our firefighters and staff to know that the communities they are working in are behind them and support the extremely important work that they are doing. This video was taken a
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Incident Commander Mark Healey gives an update on the White Rock Lake wildfire (K61884) currently burning west of Vernon. | BC Wildfire Service
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The new and improved BC Wildfire Service app is now available for free download. Find it: 📱 in the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bc-wildfire-service/id1477675008?ls=1 📱 on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.bc.gov.WildfireInformation&hl=en This app is one of a suite of new tools announced by the province today to help people prepare and stay informed during emergencies. Learn more: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024EMCR0024-000712 | BC Wildfire Service
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B.C. Wildfire Service updates on current wildfire and drought crisis
Jul 23, 2023
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BC Wildfire Service Operations Chief Kiah Allen and Fire Behaviour Analyst Ben Boghean provide an update on our operations on the Mount Underwood (V71498) wildfire, which is classified as Being Held in status. This means that with the resources assigned and the current and expected conditions, we do not expect this fire to grow beyond a pre-determined boundary or perimeter. To learn more about the Mount Underwood wildfire, visit the incident webpage: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incid
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We would like to thank residents and visitors of B.C. for their diligence in reporting signs of wildfire so far this season. The BC Wildfire Service relies on the information shared through initial fire reports in order to respond quickly and effectively to wildfires. Due to hot, dry conditions and thunderstorms in the forecast, an increase in lightning-caused wildfires is expected this weekend. Please continue to report signs of wildfire to the Provincial Wildfire Reporting Centre (PWRC) by cal
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UPDATE: The planned ignitions on the Flat Lake (C41602) wildfire have been successfully completed on the south section of the fire perimeter in the Alberta and McKinley Lakes area. This section of the fire perimeter has been brought down to established roads that personnel are using as control lines. Bringing the fire perimeter to this area further secures the control lines and has created safer and easier access for ground crews and for direct water delivery to the fire line. Additional planned
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70,000 lightning strikes start fires across B.C. in past 3 days, but BC Wildfire Service happy with their response so far
Jul 24, 2024
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Fire Behaviour Analyst Ben Boghean provides an update on the conditions observed on the Mount Underwood (V71498) wildfire today, Wednesday August 13. Hot, dry conditions and shifting winds have increased fire activity. Cooler temperatures and some rain are forecast to begin Friday, which we anticipate will aid suppression, though significant rainfall will be required to have a meaningful long-term impact. For the most up-to-date information available about the Mount Underwood wildfire, visit: ht
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B.C. Wildfires Map 2025: Updates on fire locations, evacuation alerts and orders
11 months ago
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Noticing some bugs with the wildfire dashboard map? This evening, upgrades are being completed on our digital products that may cause map layers not to load. This work should be completed by 10 p.m. this evening. If you notice errors after this time, send us a message here or email BCWS.App@gov.bc.ca. Thank you for your patience! | BC Wildfire Service
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We continue to respond to the Hullcar Mountain wildfire (K41796) located approximately 12 kilometres northwest of Armstrong. This is an operational update for August 7 by Kamloops Fire Centre Information Officer Nicole Bonnett and Vernon Zone Wildfire Officer Darcy MacLeod. For up to date information, including resources and operational objectives, please see the incident page for details: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incidents?fireYear=2024&incidentNumber=K41796&source=map | BC Wildf
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A closer look at fire operations on the McDougall Creek wildfire (K52767), the estimated 12,318 hectare fire burning adjacent to West Kelowna. BC Wildfire crews, structural firefighters, RCMP and utilities providers are working collaboratively to restore a safe environment that will allow residents to return to their homes. For up to date information on evacuation alerts and orders on the McDougall Creek wildfire, see www.cordemergency.ca For more details on McDougall Creek wildfire operations,
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The Wesley Ridge (V71145) wildfire is now Being Held. Incident Commander Todd Flanagan provides an update on the change of status and Port Alberni Thunderbirds Crew Supervisor Elora Van Jarrett discusses the challenges and successes of fighting fire in her backyard. It is thanks to the collaborative efforts of BC Wildfire Service resources, fire departments, aviation and heavy machinery that this wildfire is now Being Held. Being Held means this wildfire is projected to remain within the current
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A wildfire starts, we respond and bring it to under control, but then what? Why does it sometimes stay on the map for days or weeks? Even if you can no longer see smoke and flames, it doesn't necessarily mean the fire is completely extinguished. A fire can continue to burn underground or can still be considered active even when flames and smoke are not highly visible. There are a number of steps we need to take so that when we call a fire out, it really is out. Firefighters will have to return a
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Wildfire behaviour is shaped by the landscape it burns through. In this video, BC Wildfire Service Fire Behaviour Specialists explore how fires spread differently through complex forest stands influenced by harvesting, silviculture treatments, and the legacy of past wildfires. Join us as we head into the field to see how these factors influence fire movement, intensity, and the challenges they present to wildfire operations. | BC Wildfire Service
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B.C. wildfires: More than 10,000 lightning strikes over past 7 days with more to come
Aug 7, 2024
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We continue to respond to the Shetland Creek (K70910) wildfire, located between Spences Bridge and Ashcroft, west of Highway 1. The Incident Management Team arrived Wednesday July 17 and took over command on Thursday July 18. In this video, Jeff Walsh, Incident Commander and Evan Peck, Fire Behaviour Analyst provide an operational update on the Shetland Creek (K70910) wildfire. Regular updates for this incident are available online at: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incidents?fireYear=2
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