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Friday, September 2, 2011 9:46 AM
While the fire danger rating has dropped in some areas of the Southeast Fire Centre, parts of the Arrow fire zone and the entire Boundary fire zone are experiencing an increased fire danger rating.
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Friday, September 2, 2011 9:45 AM
Forecasts for the long weekend are predicting warmer, drier temperatures across the Prince George Fire Centre and fire officials are reminding the public that it doesn't take much to start a wildfire.
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011 2:30 PM
41 Wildfire Management Branch personnel are leaving to help fight a large fire near Omak, Washington.
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Monday, August 29, 2011 1:45 PM
Staff from Compliance and Enforcement and the Wildfire Management Branch put on their gloves and removed approximately 1,432 kilograms (3,157 lbs) of garbage
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Sunday, August 28, 2011 9:30 AM
Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson has announced $10,000 for the Lillooet Regional Invasive Species Society to help reduce the spread and impact of invasive plants on Crown land.
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Sunday, August 28, 2011 8:31 AM
The Province is sending fire-fighting resources to Boise, Idaho and Missoula, Montana. Two airtankers, one birddog, and one air attack officer left for Boise, Idaho to assist local crews in their fire-fighting efforts. They are expected to help combat a number of fires that are currently burning in the state.
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Monday, August 22, 2011 8:37 AM
Twenty-eight more B.C. Wildfire Management Branch personnel depart for Ontario today, while 123 returned home over the weekend.
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Sunday, August 21, 2011 9:30 AM
Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson announced $30,000 for the Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee today to help reduce the spread and impact of invasive plants on Crown land.
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Friday, August 19, 2011 12:07 PM
The public is reminded that there is a campfire ban in place for the Lillooet and Merritt fire zones. For those zones not covered by a campfire ban, the public is urged to never leave a campfire unattended or until it is fully extinguished.
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Saturday, August 13, 2011 9:15 AM
Almost 100 B.C. Wildfire Management Branch personnel depart for Ontario as fire activity levels remain high in that province.
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