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Wednesday, August 15, 2018 8:30 AM
The British Columbia government has declared a provincial state of emergency to support the provincewide response to the ongoing wildfire situation.
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Monday, August 13, 2018 1:00 PM
With weeks of fire season remaining, and forecasts for continued hot, dry conditions that carry the risk of further lightning strikes, the provincial government has requested assistance from the federal government for its firefighting efforts.
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Saturday, August 11, 2018 6:36 PM
A forest wildfire burning east of Harrison Hot Springs has prompted the closure of Sasquatch Provincial Park to protect public safety.
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Friday, August 10, 2018 12:10 PM
Air quality in British Columbia continues to fluctuate, and smoky-sky bulletins have been issued due to wildfire activity.
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Saturday, August 4, 2018 10:55 AM
Many parts of British Columbia are experiencing intense fire activity this long weekend, and based on the weather outlook, this will continue for the foreseeable future.
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Thursday, August 2, 2018 9:30 AM
With increasing wildfire activity and continued hot and dry conditions, British Columbians are encouraged to do everything they can to prevent wildfires and help the province’s hardworking firefighters and support staff get the job done.
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Thursday, June 28, 2018 10:00 AM
British Columbia’s Quarterly Environmental Enforcement Summaries, for the third and fourth quarters of 2017, are publicly available.
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Thursday, June 28, 2018 8:30 AM
Last week’s record-high temperatures, widespread lightning storms and a dramatic spike in wildfire activity served as stark reminders of how quickly British Columbia’s landscapes can dry out, and how important it is to prevent human-caused wildfires.
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Wednesday, June 27, 2018 3:32 PM
Emergency Management BC (EMBC) and the Justice Institute of British Columbia are working with First Nations communities to develop relevant and effective emergency management training, based on the unique needs of First Nations.
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Friday, June 1, 2018 8:15 AM
As the Province and local authorities move from flood response to recovery, Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, has amended his request for federal resources, and offered his gratitude to the federal government and provincial public safety partners for their help during the recent flooding:
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