The risk of wildfire across B.C. is at its highest in decades. It is critical that British Columbians understand their risk, make a plan and follow all official orders. Follow our partners at FireSmart BC and visit www.firesmartbc.ca for information on how you can prepare for wildfire. | BC Wildfire Service
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The risk of wildfire across B.C. is at its highest in decades. It is critical that British Columbians understand their risk, make a plan and follow all official orders. Follow our partners at FireSmart BC and visit www.firesmartbc.ca for information on how you can prepare for wildfire. | BC Wildfire Service
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Fall may be just around the corner, but wildfire safety is still in season. So before you consider sparking up that end of season campfire, be sure to check if it’s allowed! Many wildfire prohibitions and restrictions are still in place, so here’s where to look before you head out: 📱BC Wildfire Service mobile app: -Click the Fire Ban feature along the top of the Map screen which gives a visual representation of where bans apply (https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map) -Click Dashboard and
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Fall may be just around the corner, but wildfire safety is still in season. So before you consider sparking up that end of season campfire, be sure to check if it’s allowed! Many wildfire prohibitions and restrictions are still in place, so here’s where to look before you head out: 📱BC Wildfire Service mobile app: -Click the Fire Ban feature along the top of the Map screen which gives a visual representation of where bans apply (https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map) -Click Dashboard and
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We’re hiring! The BC Wildfire Service has a number of seasonal positions open for application across the province, including crew members, dispatchers, asset management assistants and more! If you are interested in fast-paced, meaningful and exciting work, we have employment for you! Take a look at our Seasonal Job Opportunities webpage to learn what positions are available! Be sure to check back regularly for new opportunities: http://bcfireinfo.for.gov.bc.ca/hprScripts/Jobs/index.asp On Nov. 1
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We’re hiring! The BC Wildfire Service has a number of seasonal positions open for application across the province, including crew members, dispatchers, asset management assistants and more! If you are interested in fast-paced, meaningful and exciting work, we have employment for you! Take a look at our Seasonal Job Opportunities webpage to learn what positions are available! Be sure to check back regularly for new opportunities: http://bcfireinfo.for.gov.bc.ca/hprScripts/Jobs/index.asp On Nov. 1
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BC Wildfire Service Operations Chief, Andre Chalabi describes the successful outcome of the ignition operations that occurred over the course of Sept. 10 and 11 on the Battleship Mountain wildfire (G72150) located west of Hudson's Hope. This ignition operation was completed in order to reduce the potential for the fire to cross over the control lines. The successful outcome of the operation also provides an operational advantage prior to the expected wind shifts later in the week. For more infor
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BC Wildfire Service Operations Chief, Andre Chalabi describes the successful outcome of the ignition operations that occurred over the course of Sept. 10 and 11 on the Battleship Mountain wildfire (G72150) located west of Hudson's Hope. This ignition operation was completed in order to reduce the potential for the fire to cross over the control lines. The successful outcome of the operation also provides an operational advantage prior to the expected wind shifts later in the week. For more infor
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The clearing smoke allowed the BC Wildfire Service to use the Alberta skimmer group on a number of fires in the Southeast Fire Centre, including the Akokli Creek fire (N71686). Skimmers are able to “skim” water from lakes and rivers and are capable of skimming over 3,000 litres of water in 15 seconds. Today, they were instrumental in holding critical flanks. | BC Wildfire Service
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The clearing smoke allowed the BC Wildfire Service to use the Alberta skimmer group on a number of fires in the Southeast Fire Centre, including the Akokli Creek fire (N71686). Skimmers are able to “skim” water from lakes and rivers and are capable of skimming over 3,000 litres of water in 15 seconds. Today, they were instrumental in holding critical flanks. | BC Wildfire Service
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BC Wildfire Service Operations Chief, Andre Chalabi, explains the ignition operation that occurred on the south flank of the Battleship Mountain wildfire (G72150) yesterday afternoon. Over the next 24-48 hours, if conditions are favourable, further segments of the ignition operation will occur, working from the west to east of the southern flank. Increased smoke will be highly visible to nearby communities. | BC Wildfire Service
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BC Wildfire Service Operations Chief, Andre Chalabi, explains the ignition operation that occurred on the south flank of the Battleship Mountain wildfire (G72150) yesterday afternoon. Over the next 24-48 hours, if conditions are favourable, further segments of the ignition operation will occur, working from the west to east of the southern flank. Increased smoke will be highly visible to nearby communities. | BC Wildfire Service
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The BC Wildfire Service calls on the skills and expertise of many contractors each year and selects qualified and appropriate resources for its fire operations. BC Wildfire Service personnel work closely with contractor firefighters to determine how to best match their availability and expertise with operational objectives. This short video showcases some of the hard working firefighters who are currently dedicating their time to fight the White Rock Lake wildfire (K61884), which is located west
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The BC Wildfire Service calls on the skills and expertise of many contractors each year and selects qualified and appropriate resources for its fire operations. BC Wildfire Service personnel work closely with contractor firefighters to determine how to best match their availability and expertise with operational objectives. This short video showcases some of the hard working firefighters who are currently dedicating their time to fight the White Rock Lake wildfire (K61884), which is located west
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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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BC Wildfire Service crews and our many partners conduct fuel management projects to improve forest health. We regularly remove dry, dead grasses and shrubs making it easier for new, healthier vegetation to grow in. A huge benefit of fuel management projects is that they reduce wildfire risk. Similarly, you can reduce the wildfire risk around your home by doing your own fuel management, like keeping a short and well irrigated lawn. Long, dry grass ignites easily, and grass fires spread quickly, i
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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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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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When people in B.C. use fire to clear debris from their property, a category 2 fire is usually enough to do the job. Category 2 fire allows you to have up to two fires burning at the same time, and the fires can be up to two metres high by three metres wide. In cases where multiple or larger fires are required, those conducting the burn must register their plan and take extra steps to make it safe. Senior Wildfire Prevention Officer Alan Berry explains category 3 fire in the video below. Learn m
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What can B.C. expect for the rest of the 2022 fire season? Neal McLoughlin, superintendent of predictive services, from the BC Wildfire Service breaks down the data. | Global BC
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When fires threaten communities, our structural firefighting colleagues are invaluable partners in response. Structure protection and defense personnel assess communities threatened by wildfire and develop structure defense and protection plans. Deployments of these specialized crews and equipment are coordinated by the Structure Protection Coordination Office from Kamloops, B.C. This year they received support in the way of crews and equipment from 84 fire departments who were deployed 178 time
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Applications are now open to become a firefighter with the BC Wildfire Service. Have questions about the process? Want to know what the job is really like? We are hosting three virtual information sessions on Nov. 30, Dec. 14 and Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. PST. Learn more about applying and get webinar info here: http://ow.ly/99G750LPuiE | BC Wildfire Service
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Recently the last of our new recruits completed New Recruit Bootcamp, the foundational training for our firefighters. Over the course of six days recruits are trained on topics like fire behaviour, firefighting tactics and safety and complete activities in the field to practice their new skills. After bootcamp recruits are assigned to their new jobs around the province to meet their crews and continue their education. Congratulations to every recruit who joined us this year. Welcome to the team
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Multiple factors are taken into consideration prior to restricting open fire use, including: * current and forecasted weather conditions * the availability of firefighting resources * the Buildup Index (BUI) BUI represents the total amount of fuel available to burn on the landscape, taking into account moisture content and overall effects of seasonal drought. Campfire (Category 1 open fires) bans are typically enforced when over 50% of the weather stations within a defined geographic area surpas
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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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The fire hazard continues to build across all regions of the province. Do you want to understand why? Fire behaviour specialist Ben Boghean explains some of the underlying conditions that have contributed to the fire behaviour and fire growth that we've witnessed so far this year. We experienced: *an extended 2022 fire season *drought conditions through fall 2022 *an unusually dry winter 2022/23 *extended periods of drying and a lack of precipitation in spring 2023 Most fire centres are updating
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☂️ Most of B.C. may be singing in the rain this long weekend, but that doesn't mean we might not get lucky with some warm sunny weather. While warm sunny weekends are great, it does mean we all need to be a little more careful with fire. Whether you are planning on shooting off some fireworks, having a campfire or using fire to clean up debris around your property, please do so wisely and only when and where permitted. If you are planning on having a fire, here are some tips to follow: 🔥Before
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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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You may hear we are sending structure protection units to an area, or even see the big trailers travelling throughout B.C., but what do they actually do? We currently own 10 type one trailers and three type two trailers and continue to expand. We can also rely on trailers owned by contractors or fire departments to help protect communities. Learn more about our Fire Services program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI8jcvTplB8 Hear from structure protection specialist Joss to learn about the equ
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Today, the incident management team (IMT) assigned to the Slocan Lakes Complex is transitioning to a new BC Wildfire Service IMT. We appreciate your patience and support as we worked to ensure everyone’s safe return home. Watch Karley Desrosiers, Information Officer, explain the information team's role in this complex and address Slocan Valley residents. For information on the response to these fires and others, visit the BC Wildfire Service web or mobile app: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.b
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Today marks the first day of fall. Watch our latest seasonal outlook to learn more about the heatwave between late August and early September, the affects it had on fuels and fires, and what the long-range guidance suggests for the fire season heading into fall. The Fall 2025 Seasonal Outlook is also available on our blog: https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/fall-2025-seasonal-outlook/ | BC Wildfire Service
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On August 7, a planned ignition was executed on the north flank of the Ponderosa FSR wildfire (N51069). Andre Chalabi, Ignition Specialist for the Slocan Lake Complex, provides insight into how ignition tactics help bring the wildfire to control lines. Watch how test fires, aerial ignition techniques, and precise coordination with ground crews played a crucial role in the success of the operation. Pending favourable weather conditions, the planned ignition operation will continue today along the
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We continue to respond to the Northside Mount Mackie wildfire (N51353), located approximately 1.5 kilometres south of Highway 3, between Castlegar and Rossland. The fire is now estimated to be 153 hectares in size and remains listed as Out of Control. Crews, heavy equipment and aviation resources are responding. Airtankers supported crews on Sunday, August 4, and continue as objectives require. This fire is not currently threatening structures or infrastructure. Highway 3 remains open, but smoke
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Planned ignitions are essential to help contain large wildfires. They are used in situations where direct attack has limited effectiveness, or to maximize resources by reducing the area that requires suppression efforts. Planned ignitions are monitored under the direction of a certified ignition specialist or other qualified personnel to meet pre-determined land management objectives. Large-scale ignition operations are supported with appropriate resources, such as aircraft, heavy equipment and
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