BC Gov News

BC Wildfire Service personnel are responding to 18 active wildfires throughout the Southeast Fire Centre. Although some wildfires are visible from surrounding communities, none of these fires is immediately threatening communities or structures.

Members of the public are encouraged to be on the lookout for any wildlife or livestock displaced by a wildfire.

In response to the minister of public safety and solicitor general’s request for Canadian Armed Forces support to assist British Columbia's work on the wildfires, Solicitor General Mike Farnworth expressed his gratitude and thanks for the Forces' agreement to help.

Premier John Horgan announced four high-profile appointments today, aimed at delivering the government’s commitments to offer relief for families on hydro rates, auto insurance costs and housing affordability.

Despite open burning prohibitions being implemented in the Coastal Fire Centre (with the exception of Haida Gwaii and the area known as the “Fog Zone”), the BC Wildfire Service continues to receive reports of the current campfire ban being ignored by members of the public.

People living in Little Fort, Clearwater and surrounding areas may notice  increased smoke and flame activity on the Dunn Lake Road wildfire this afternoon as crews initiate controlled burnoff operations to limit the fire’s spread.

Effective at noon on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, an area restriction for Crown land around the Elephant Hill wildfire (formerly referred to as the Ashcroft Reserve fire) came into effect.

When your local or First Nations government has declared it safe for you to return home, there are steps you can take to make the transition easier and safer.

Members of the public are reminded that a full closure of Wells Gray Provincial Park has been in place since July 9, 2017, and will remain in effect until the public is advised otherwise.