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Tuesday, August 12, 2014 11:55 AM
Wildfire Management Branch personnel will be conducting a controlled burn on Tuesday, Aug. 12 and Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014, (weather permitting) to help contain the Slocan Park wildfire.
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Tuesday, August 12, 2014 8:00 AM
Effective at 4 p.m. on Aug. 12, 2014, campfires and open burning will be prohibited in some areas of the Northwest Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.
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Sunday, August 10, 2014 4:20 PM
People living in the communities of Cranbrook, Fernie, Elkford, Sparwood, Fort Steele and Kimberley may notice a large column of smoke in the air as a result of proactive burning starting on Monday, Aug. 11, 2014, around a lightning-caused wildfire 8 kilometres north of Fisher Peak.
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Friday, August 8, 2014 5:15 PM
A new Area Restriction Order is in effect immediately around wildfires near Canal Flats to protect the safety of firefighting personnel and the public.
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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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