Bc Wildfire Service

Some Salmon Arm residents collecting food for wildfire crews
Salmon Arm residents are rallying to support wildfire firefighters with food. Jane Pugh, whose son…

UPDATE: South Okanagan resort, campground evacuated due to wildfire
A wildfire that caused the evacuated of Spirit Ridge Resort and the Nk'Mip Campground and…

What’s that sound? Why some firefighting aircraft have sirens
As firefighters continue to battle wildfires across the province, residents may hear the sounds of…

Drone hampers efforts of B.C. Wildfire Service fighting large wildfire near Lytton
A drone is hampering the efforts of B.C. Wildfire Service crews currently fighting a 250-hectare…

U.S. Wildfire Service extends its appreciation to B.C. crews
B.C.'s wildfire crews received high praise for their recent efforts assisting their American counterparts in…

B.C. wildfire crews heading to Oregon to fight fires
B.C. wildfire fighters are heading south to assist their American counterparts. More than 200 B.C.…

Canadian wildfire attack south of the border has Washington family in tears
The B.C. Wildfire service is not only fighting fires but boosting relations between the U.S.…

B.C. Wildfire Service providing air support in Washington wildfire
The B.C. Wildfire Service is assisting its American counterparts as they try to tame a…

Penticton’s Christie Mountain wildfire being held
The Christie Mountain wildfire has shown no growth in the past couple of days. B.C.…

No growth on the Christie Mountain wildfire overnight
B.C. Wildfire Service is reporting minimal growth on the Christie Mountain wildfire since yesterday. The…

Fire crews preparing for windy day tomorrow
B.C. Wildfire is preparing for a potentially busy day on the Christie Mountain wildfire fire…

Christie Mountain wildfire in Penticton grows to 2,000 hectares
The Christie Mountain wildfire continued to grow overnight and this morning after a subdued afternoon…

Decreased fire activity reported on Christie Mountain wildfire
The Christie Mountain wildfire settled down a little today. B.C. Wildfire says fire activity decreased…

UPDATE: Wildfire south of Penticton grows to 250 Ha; evacuations ordered
A wildfire that broke out in the hills northeast of Heritage Hills and Lakeshore Highlands…

Rain helps wildfire fighting efforts in Kamloops Fire Centre
Some timely rain has helped the B.C. Wildfire Service in its firefighting efforts in the…