BC Wildfire Service
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B.C. wildfire crews to receive ‘enhanced’ pensionsBritish Columbia Premier David Eby has announced his government has committed to earlier and enhanced pensions for wildland firefighters, saying the province owes them a "deep debt of gratitude" for their efforts in battling recent fire seasons.FireSep 16, 2024
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Wet weather helps fire fight in B.C.’s south, while the north remains warm and dryAs of Sunday, BC Wildlife Service listed 371 active fires across the province, including 13 that have started in the last 24 hours.CanadaAug 18, 2024
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Another firefighter’s death blamed on BC Wildfire Service: WorkSafe reportThe report into Zak Muise’s death says he and his supervisor were riding in the UTV near Fort St. John when it was driven through a ditch to avoid an oncoming truck.FireAug 15, 2024
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BC Wildfire firefighter’s death caused by ‘multiple violations,’ report findsDespite these concerns being raised, the tree was not assessed and workers were only told to use a 'heads-up' approach and stay away if they felt uncomfortable.FireAug 14, 2024
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Hullcar Mountain wildfire in North Okanagan now heldThe largest wildfire in B.C.'s North Okanagan region has been classified as held. BC Wildfire says people may still see smoke until the fire is declared out, however.FireAug 12, 2024
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Okanagan wildfires: Overnight rain welcomed, but region sees 522 lightning strikes‘There's always the potential for holdover fires from lightning from previous days,’ BC Wildfire said.FireAug 10, 2024
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400-plus lightning strikes spark 8 new wildfires in northwest B.C.BC Wildfire says while the fires are all small in size, assessing some of them has been “a challenge” due to their remote locations.FireAug 10, 2024
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Evacuation order issued for Slocan, B.C., surrounding areas due to wildfiresThe evacuation order impacts the village of Slocan, B.C., as well as more than 400 properties in the areas surrounding the community, which is about 370 km east of Kelowna.CanadaJul 28, 2024
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Southeast Fire Centre home to one-quarter of all wildfires currently burning in B.C.As of Saturday morning, there are 101 wildfires in the Southeast Fire Centre, with 77 of them listed as out of control.CanadaJul 27, 2024
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‘Good progress’ being made on wildfire that destroyed 6 homes near GoldenThe Dogtooth Forest Service Road fire is listed as one of five wildfires of note burning in the province.FireJul 27, 2024
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