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Tuesday, September 1, 2015 5:30 PM
Effective immediately, the BC Wildfire Service is rescinding the public access restriction around the Big Sheep Creek wildfire west of Rossland, and specifically the Seven Summits Trail.
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Monday, August 31, 2015 2:45 PM
The public access restriction for the Caven, Wickman, Larch, Bloom and Teepee/Jim Creek Forest Service roads has been rescinded, effective immediately.
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Monday, August 31, 2015 1:03 PM
Effective at noon on Monday, Aug. 31, campfires are once again permitted throughout the Southeast Fire Centre’s jurisdiction.
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Saturday, August 29, 2015 2:20 PM
The Southeast Fire Centre is asking hunters to stay away from areas with active wildfires. Hunting season begins on Sept. 1, and hunting in the vicinity of a wildfire could put the safety of firefighters at risk.
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Thursday, August 20, 2015 5:04 PM
BC Wildfire Service representatives and Regional District of Kootenay Boundary officials will host two public meetings tonight to update residents of Grand Fork and Christina Lake about the Stickpin wildfire in Washington State.
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Tuesday, August 18, 2015 8:00 PM
Due to a fire on the Paulson Pass, Highway 3 is now closed to traffic between Christina Lake and Highway 3B until further notice.
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Saturday, August 15, 2015 4:15 PM
The Southeast Fire Centre has responded to 46 new fires since Thursday, almost all of which are believed to be lightning-caused.
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Wednesday, July 22, 2015 4:10 PM
Since Monday, July 20, the BC Wildfire Service has responded to 81 new wildfires in the Southeast Fire Centre. All but five of those fires were lightning-caused.
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Saturday, July 18, 2015 6:15 PM
The large column of smoke visible from Nelson and surrounding areas this afternoon is the result of successful burn out operations on the Sitkum Creek wildfire.
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Friday, July 17, 2015 10:45 AM
People living in Nelson and surrounding areas will notice increased smoke on the Sitkum Creek Wildfire as a result of another proactive burn out operation.
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