There is a heightened risk of wildfire in the Prince George Fire Centre due to an extended period of high temperatures and low precipitation, so the Wildfire Management Branch is urging anyone involved with industrial activities to exercise extreme caution.

A coroner's jury has made 33 recommendationsaimed at preventing future tragedies like the explosion that rocked the Lakeland sawmill in Prince George in 2012, killing two workers.

Effective at noon PDT on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires will be prohibited in the Prince George Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a male who died following an attack by a bear near Mackenzie on May 10, 2015.

Smoke may be visible in parts of the Fort Nelson and Peace regions over the next week as prescribed burning continues in those areas.

A series of prescribed burns is planned for the Bevel Creek, Ospika River, Tobin Lake and Mt. Moodie areas in the Mackenzie Natural Resource District from May 1 to May 31, 2015, weather conditions permitting.

The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations is planning to conduct over 30 prescribed burns at multiple locations in the Peace Region between April 20 and June 7, weather permitting.

The Wildfire Management Branch is encouraging the public to exercise caution with any outdoor burning, due to dry and windy conditions.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a male who died following a motor-vehicle incident near Smithers on April 6, 2015.