The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations plans to aerially treat up to 6,700 hectares of forest in the Kamloops area to reduce populations of western spruce budworm.

The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations plans to aerially treat up to 10,000 hectares of forest in the Kootenay-Boundary Region to reduce populations of western spruce budworm.

Kamloops Fire Centre officials have responded to 61 person-caused fires since April 1. Forestry officials have also received reports of oversized bonfires and graduation party fires.

The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations has closed the black bear hunting season on Haida Gwaii.

The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations plans to aerially treat up to 28,000 hectares of Douglas fir forest in the Okanagan to reduce populations of western spruce budworm.

Further to the information bulletin issued earlier today, the Province of Ontario has cancelled its request for additional B.C. firefighting crews that were to be deployed on Wednesday, May 30.

Three fires that the Northwest Fire Centre recently responded to in the Terrace area are now under investigation by compliance and enforcement officers from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. These fires are suspected to be human-caused and may have been deliberately set. The RCMP has been advised and the incidents will be referred to the RCMP if warranted.

B.C. is sending another 81 firefighting personnel to Ontario, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson announced today.

Compliance and Enforcement officers from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations patrolled north and central Okanagan recreational spots May 18-19 to help residents and visitors enjoy a safe and peaceful long weekend.

B.C.'s Wildfire Management Branch is sending an additional 192 personnel to Quebec to assist that province with its increased fire activity.