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Tuesday, June 30, 2015 10:00 AM
Effective at noon on Friday, July 3, 2015, all open fires - including campfires - will be prohibited throughout the entire Kamloops Fire Centre. This prohibition will remain in place until the public is otherwise notified.
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Tuesday, June 30, 2015 9:00 AM
Effective at noon Pacific Time on Friday, July 3, 2015, campfires will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.
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Sunday, June 28, 2015 6:00 PM
The Wildfire Management Branch is currently responding to eight new wildfires in the Prince George Fire Centre. Six of these fires are in the northeast corner of the province.
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Friday, June 26, 2015 8:11 PM
As outdoor enthusiasts take to the backcountry this weekend, the Wildfire Management Branch is encouraging all recreationalists to avoid areas within the vicinity of the 586 hectare Elaho Wildfire.
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Friday, June 26, 2015 5:31 PM
The Southeast Fire Centre is asking anyone considering outdoor recreation activities over the weekend to be extremely vigilant as fuels could easily ignite.
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Friday, June 26, 2015 11:30 AM
The Wildfire Management Branch is currently responding to 15 new wildfires in the Prince George Fire centre, all of which started on Thursday, June 25.
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Thursday, June 25, 2015 2:15 PM
Anyone planning to go camping or spend time in the backcountry this weekend or on the Canada Day holiday must comply with provincial regulations regarding campfire restrictions and safety.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2015 5:00 PM
The Wildfire Management Branch is sending 31 firefighting personnel to the Yukon to aid in fire suppression efforts there. Ten three-person initial attack crews and one agency representative are leaving B.C. today and are expected to arrive in Whitehorse tonight.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2015 3:36 PM
After a thorough investigation by a specialized fire cause investigator, the Wildfire Management Branch has determined that the Elaho wildfire was caused by lightning, not people.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2015 3:20 PM
Smoke from several lightning-caused wildfires may drift into communities in northwest British Columbia over the coming week.
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