Initial Attack Crews News Today

The Districts of Hudson’s Hope and Tumbler Ridge have expressed concerns over the relocation of Initial Attack Crews from Chetwynd to Dawson Creek.

Luke Mallon

The BC Wildfire Service continues to pour resources into the St. Mary's River wildfire. According to the BC Wildfire Service, the fire size as of Saturday morning was 4,093 hectares. The BC Wildfire Service said the wildfire continues to spread and is not responding to suppression efforts. "This incident is quite visible from the City of Cranbrook and surrounding areas, while

The BC Wildfire Service continues to pour resources into the St. Mary's River wildfire. According to the BC Wildfire Service, the fire size as of Saturday morning was 4,093 hectares. The BC Wildfire Service said the wildfire continues to spread and is not responding to suppression efforts. "This incident is quite visible from the City of Cranbrook and surrounding areas, while

The BC Wildfire Service said Thursday the estimated size of the St. Mary’s River fire has ballooned 2,600 hectares. “A response officer was able to fly the fire (Thursday) afternoon to obtain an accurate track of the fire,” The BC Wildfire Service said. “The size is now mapped at 2,600 hectares. This growth is a result of the increased fire activity that occurred during the

Late Wednesday, the Regional District of East Kootenay pursuant to Section 12 (1) of the BC Emergency Program Act issued an Evacuation Order to 15 Properties in the Woods Corner East Area due to immediate danger to life safety caused by the St. Mary’s River wildfire. The RDEK said that members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and other applicable agencies will be

As wildfires threaten, residents of the Doig River First Nation territory in B.C., have been asked to fill a go-bag with essential items and be prepared to evacuate their homes.

As wildfires threaten, residents of the Doig River First Nation territory in B.C., have been asked to fill a go-bag with essential items and be prepared to evacuate their homes.

As wildfires threaten, residents of the Doig River First Nation territory in B.C., have been asked to fill a go-bag with essential items and be prepared to evacuate their homes.

As wildfires threaten, residents of the Doig River First Nation territory in B.C., have been asked to fill a go-bag with essential items and be prepared to evacuate their homes.