Showing results 31 - 40 of 76
Thursday, June 21, 2018 3:52 PM
Effective at 4 p.m. (Pacific time) on Friday, June 22, 2018, any open burns larger than a campfire will be prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre’s jurisdiction, to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect the public.
Read More
Tuesday, June 5, 2018 11:30 AM
With the return of more seasonal weather in recent days, BC Wildfire Service crews have made considerable headway in containing the two most-prominent wildfires within the Kamloops Fire Centre.
Read More
Friday, June 1, 2018 4:05 PM
The area restriction that had been established around the Allie Lake wildfire northwest of Kamloops has been rescinded.
Read More
Tuesday, May 29, 2018 2:45 PM
Unseasonably warm and dry weather in the Kamloops Fire Centre resulted in heightened wildfire activity, and a busy weekend, for the BC Wildfire Service.
Read More
Monday, May 28, 2018 2:31 PM
Effective at noon on Monday, May 28, 2018, changes were made to an area restriction order for Crown land near the Allie Lake wildfire, about 55 kilometres northwest of Kamloops.
Read More
Saturday, May 26, 2018 3:01 PM
At noon on Saturday, May 26, 2018, an area restriction for Crown land in the vicinity of the Allie Lake wildfire came into effect to accommodate operational requirements. It will remain in place until noon on Oct. 31, 2018, or when the order is rescinded. The Allie Lake wildfire-area restriction remains in place to protect public safety and to ensure the safety of firefighting personnel who continue with fire suppression activities.
Read More
Friday, May 18, 2018 11:36 AM
As part of wildfire recovery efforts following the 2017 Elephant Hill wildfire, government is partnering with local First Nations to help protect and restore burnt areas and support local First Nations, as they monitor this spring’s mushroom harvest.
Read More
Friday, May 11, 2018 4:55 PM
Effective at noon on May 15, 2018, the size of open fires will be restricted at elevations below 1,200 metres throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect the public.
Read More
Friday, May 4, 2018 1:00 PM
The Government of British Columbia has contributed $500,000 to the Forestry Service Providers Compensation Fund to protect eligible forestry and silviculture contractors, and service providers, in the event of licensee insolvency.
Read More
Thursday, May 3, 2018 2:00 PM
A 300-hectare prescribed burn is being planned on Crown land in the Hat Creek area, to promote ecosystem renewal, reduce accumulations of flammable material and provide important training opportunities for BC Wildfire Service crews in the region.
Read More