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BC Wildfire Service to conduct night vision trials for helicopters in South Okanagan

This technology could assist with future firefighting operations

 

Wildfire north of Lytton grows to 30ha, classified as ‘being held’

The wildfire, burning in steep terrain, is not currently threatening any structures

 

2014 Lytton wildfire arson trial may be delayed by pandemic

Percival Williams is slated to stand trial next month in Kamloops on one count of arson

  • Apr 14, 2020

 

Wildfire north of Lytton classified as out of control

There are five BC Wildfire Service members on site

B.C. wide burning restrictions come into effect April 16

‘Larger open burns pose an unnecessary risk and could detract from wildfire detection’

BC Wildfire Service attended wildfire near Clinton; local fire department didn’t need assistance

The fire is currently listed at 0.01 hectares.

BC Wildfire Service changes training of new firefighter recruits due to COVID-19

‘The BC Wildfire Service will continue to hire staff, including firefighters’

B.C. works to prepare for future wildfire, flood seasons

Stepping up prescribed burns is part of the provincial strategy

UPDATE: Fire northeast of Terrace under control

The 12.1-hectare fire was first discovered Saturday morning near Cedarvale

Crews battle fire northeast of Terrace

The 10-hectare fire was discovered Saturday

B.C. wildfires to burn into 2018

Many of the largest fires likely won’t be doused until the spring.

$90M spent million fighting B.C. wildfires since April 1

There were 17 new fires started on Sunday