Wildfire

SMITHERS, BC: The Arctic cold front currently moving through the Northwest Fire Centre has brought cooler temperatures and rain to most of the region. BC Wildfire Service firefighters are working to | MORE...

SMITHERS, BC: Several new wildfires started in the Northwest Fire Centre over the weekend, due to lightning storms that have been moving through the region. Since June 5, 2019, the BC Wildfire | MORE...

Unseasonably warm and dry conditions in parts of the province this spring have resulted in higher fire danger ratings in some areas, so British Columbians are urged to exercise caution with any | MORE...

SMITHERS, BC: The BC Wildfire Service is responding to several wildfires within the Cassiar Fire Zone of the Northwest Fire Centre and is preparing for potential new wildfire activity in the region | MORE...

PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Effective at noon (Pacific time) on Thursday, May 23, 2019, Category 2 open burns will be prohibited throughout the Prince George Fire Centre’s jurisdiction, to reduce wildfire | MORE...

The Province is urging the public to stay safe and aware of wildfire risks as people travel around British Columbia to spend Victoria Day long weekend with friends and family and enjoy the beautiful, | MORE...

UPDATE 5: The Lejac wildfire is now 50 per cent contained. An Evacuation Alert remains in effect. The fire is an estimated 236 hectares. UPDATE 4: As of Sunday evening, The Evacuation Order has ended | MORE...

PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Effective at noon on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, Category 2 open fires will be prohibited within the Prince George and Stuart Nechako forest districts in the Prince George Fire Centre, | MORE...