Wildfires

“It’s like a moonscape”: B.C. wildlife restoration experts on the challenges of recovering from increasingly intense wildfires

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
B.C. land and wildlife experts warn recovery from increasingly intense wildfires can take years, requiring extensive restoration, funding and forest management.

Area restrictions lifted for Hope Creek and Poplar Creek wildfire areas

Wildfires My Nelson Now Staff -
Area restrictions around two West Kootenay wildfires have been lifted due to decreased fire activity.  

Campfire ban in Kootenays to be lifted Tuesday

Wildfires My Nelson Now Staff -
The BC Wildfire Service is rescinding a campfire ban that was imposed July 23 throughout the Southeast Fire Centre.

Area restriction in effect around Ezra Creek wildfire

Wildfires My Nelson Now Staff -
An area restriction is now in effect around the Ezra Creek wildfire northeast of Castlegar as crews continue to battle the lightning-caused blaze. 

Off-road vehicle prohibition lifted in Southeast Fire Centre

Wildfires Kate Brown -
An off-road vehicle prohibition on Crown land throughout the Southeast Fire Centre was lifted at noon Friday as recent rainfall reduced the wildfire risk.

B.C. ends state of emergency, but says wildfire risk remains high

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
B.C.'s provincial state of emergency over wildfires ended Thursday, though officials warned the fire risk remains high.

B.C. extends state of emergency for wildfires to Aug. 29

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
B.C. has extended its provincial state of emergency until Aug. 29 as wildfire risks remain high across the province.

Summerland targets Friday return for final evacuees, power could be out until Wednesday

Wildfires John White -
Summerland expects to downgrade its final evacuation orders Friday, allowing residents of about 80 properties to return to a wildfire-damaged area where electricity may not be fully restored until Wednesday, chief administrative officer Graham Statt said.
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