Effective at noon on Thursday, June 18, 2015, open burning will once again be permitted throughout the Prince George Fire Centre's jurisdiction.

First Nations, industry and members of the public can now access science-based information on water supply in the Omineca region with the release of the Omineca Water Tool, a leading edge, GIS-based program that supports decision-making on water-use planning and approvals.

The Elaho wildfire, which is burning about 67 kilometres west of Pemberton, has now grown to 650 hectares.

The Wildfire Management Branch is responding to a 1.5-hectare wildfire near the southern end of Lakelse Lake, about 19 kilometres southwest of Terrace. The fire was sparked by lightning.

Smoke from the Elaho wildfire, burning 67 kilometres west of Pemberton, continues to drift into the Squamish/Pemberton valley.

The Wildfire Management Branch is urging the public in Terrace, Kitimat and surrounding areas to use caution when participating in recreational activities in the backcountry or using any open flame.

Smoke from a wildfire in the Elaho Valley, located 67 kilometres west of Pemberton, is drifting into the Squamish/Pemberton valley.