Tag: Nelson wildfire mitigation strategy

City of Nelson to conduct wildfire mitigation near Selkirk College’s Silver King Campus

City of Nelson My Nelson Now Staff - March 11, 2025

The City of Nelson is undertaking a wilfire mitigation project this spring on 3.4 hectares of forested land near...

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Lightning sparks over 40 wildfires within Southeast Fire Centre region

Wildfires August 5, 2025

Lightning sparked over 40 wildfires in the region last week, according to the BC Wildfire Service.

Police issue over 800 tickets as part of Shambhala blitz

RCMP August 5, 2025

BC Highway Patrol issued more than 800 tickets and towed dozens of cars as part of its road safety enforcement related to the Shambhala Music Festival.

Toadfest returns to Summit Lake this August

Fish & Wildlife July 30, 2025

After being cancelled for two years due to wildfires, Toadfest will return to Summit Lake this August.

Increased wildfire risk this August long weekend from lightning, dry conditions

Provincial August 1, 2025

The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) said the province is seeing a return to seasonal temperatures heading into the August long weekend, but increased lightning means the potential for new fire starts remains high.

Be prepared, stay safe this B.C. Day long weekend