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Tuesday, April 26, 2016 4:04 PM
Effective at noon on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, Category 3 open fires will once again be allowed in some southern sections of the Prince George Fire Centre’s jurisdiction. However, Category 2 open burning remains restricted throughout the entire Prince George Fire Centre.
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Tuesday, April 19, 2016 1:45 PM
Effective at noon on April 20, 2016, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires will be prohibited throughout the Prince George Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.
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Tuesday, April 19, 2016 12:20 PM
Residents of the Christina Lake, Grand Forks and Creston areas may experience smoky conditions as a result of prescribed burning taking place in both Washington and Idaho.
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Monday, April 18, 2016 5:50 PM
The BC Wildfire Service responded to six new wildfires in the Northwest Fire Centre today, the majority of which are now extinguished or in “patrol” status.
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Friday, April 15, 2016 1:30 PM
The BC Wildfire Service is encouraging the public to exercise caution with any outdoor burning.
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Friday, April 15, 2016 8:00 AM
Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson is urging all British Columbians to do their part this year to help prevent wildfires and reduce fire risks, including using FireSmart principles to help protect homes and communities.
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Thursday, April 14, 2016 8:30 AM
The N’Quatqua Band Council and the First Nations’ Emergency Services Society of B.C. will be conducting a series of prescribed burns near D’Arcy, about 27 kilometres northeast of Pemberton, between April 18 and May 20, 2016.
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Tuesday, April 12, 2016 2:20 PM
BC Wildfire Service crews are continuing their efforts to suppress a wildfire burning three kilometres south of the Nazko community.
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Monday, April 11, 2016 11:45 AM
The BC Wildfire Service responded to a 16-hectare grass fire about four kilometres east of Cawston on Saturday, April 9, 2016. Fourteen firefighters worked to contain the blaze and it is now in the mop-up stage.
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Saturday, April 9, 2016 5:20 PM
The wildfire burning roughly five kilometres northwest of Nazko, B.C. is now 30 % contained thanks to the efforts of BC Wildfire Service crews and personnel.
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