Tag: Wildfire

B.C. officials say drought conditions signal a busy summer wildfire season

Environment Emily Joveski - June 16, 2026

Provincial officials are warning that ongoing drought and above-normal temperatures could make for a difficult wildfire season across British Columbia this summer.

High winds bring elevated wildfire risks to Northwest Fire Centre

Wildfires Logan Flint - April 20, 2026

The Northwest Fire Centre is urging the public to use caution while burning as high winds are expected across the southern half of its region.

Wildfire risk heightened as spring hits northwest B.C.

Wildfires Logan Flint - April 9, 2026

The Northwest Fire Centre is asking anyone performing category two or three burns to use caution.

B.C. auditor general says oversight gaps, poor collaboration in Lytton wildfire recovery

Wildfires Emily Joveski - March 17, 2026

British Columbia’s auditor general said the province’s lack of coordination and oversight slowed the recovery of Lytton after a wildfire destroyed most of the village in 2021.

A.I. wildfire images “add to the uncertainty,” warns BCWS

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 6, 2025

The B.C. Wildfire Service said A.I. generated photos circulating online that seemingly show recent wildfires are not accurate.

Wildfire west of Hazelton sees attack from BC Wildfire Service

Wildfires Logan Flint - July 31, 2025

The BC Wildfire Service is responding to a 4 hectare wildfire west of Hazelton near Hazelton Creek.

Premier Eby says province supporting evacuees as wildfire threatens northeastern B.C.

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 2, 2025

Premier David Eby says his government is in contact with officials in northeastern British Columbia, where an out-of-control wildfire has prompted evacuations.

Partial Closure in North Tweedsmuir Park

News Spencer Gowan - July 8, 2015

There will be a partial closure in North Tweedsmuir Provincial Park due to the current forest fire. The closed are...

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Houston, Burns Lake to host Nechako Lakes all-candidates forums

2026 BC Election October 13, 2026

The Houston and Burns Lake chambers of commerce are hosting opportunities for voters to meet the provincial candidates in Nechako Lakes.

Carrier Lumber under the microscope: Forest Practices Board to begin regional audit

Forestry October 13, 2026

Operations being audited are within approximately 100 kilometres of Prince George, extending from Bear Lake in the north to Penny in the east, Hixon in the south and the Stuart River to the west. The licence has an allowable annual cut of approximately 187,000 cubic metres.