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Thursday, August 7, 2014 8:00 PM
In the past week, the Southeast Fire Centre has responded to 84 new lightning-caused fires. The vast majority of these fires have been small, and many are already contained.
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 4:12 PM
As wildfire activity continues to increase throughout the province, the Wildfire Management Branch will welcome over 220 additional fire personnel on Friday and Saturday.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 12:15 PM
The Cariboo Fire Centre has responded to 25 new wildfires since the B.C. Day long weekend. Lightning is believed to be the cause of all these fires.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 11:30 AM
A contingent of specialized wildfire personnel from Australia will be coming to B.C. to assist with wildfire response.
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Tuesday, August 5, 2014 4:50 PM
The Nahatlatch Forest Service Road has been reopened due to decreased wildfire activity and a reduced threat from the Mehatl Creek fire.
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Monday, August 4, 2014 9:00 AM
Effective at noon Pacific Time on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014, campfires will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.
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Saturday, August 2, 2014 4:00 PM
People living between the communities of Smithers and Vanderhoof may notice heavy smoke in the air as a result of the Chelaslie River wildfire.
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Friday, August 1, 2014 5:50 PM
The Prince George Fire Centre has issued an area restriction for the forested area around the Tenakihi-Mesilinka fire, effective at 2 p.m. Pacific Time on Friday, August 1, 2014.
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Friday, August 1, 2014 5:05 PM
Due to an elevated wildfire risk in British Columbia, the Wildfire Management Branch has requested the assistance of over 70 additional out-of-province personnel to aid in fire suppression efforts.
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Thursday, July 31, 2014 9:00 AM
With hot and dry weather expected to continue in many parts of B.C. over the long weekend and well into next week, the public is reminded to obey any campfire bans or open fire restrictions in areas where they live or visit.
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