Bc Wildfires 2017

• B.C. Cariboo region reflects on past fire damage while preparing for new wildfire season

  New initiatives are being funded to try and avoid the devastating effects of 2017's massive wildfires in the 100 Mile House area.

  May 22, 2019
  
• New wildfire report says more supports needed for remote Indigenous communities

  The Tsilqhot'in National Government's report on the record-breaking 2017 wildfire season issued 33 recommendations.

  Apr 24, 2019
  
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• B.C.’s wildfire situation just grew so large, it needs outside help to fight the flames

  One of the biggest blazes is the Snowy Mountain fire, which is burning at over 6,500 hectares.

  Environment

  Aug 3, 2018
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• Nearly 1 year later, the Red Cross still helping those hit hardest by 2017 B.C. wildfires

  The organization has spent or committed $119.3 million out of a total $162.2 million total in its B.C. Fires Appeal Fund.

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2018
• B.C.’s last fire season set destructive records. Things don’t look good this year either

  "We're looking at potentially increased fire activity through the southern half [of B.C.] and then up along the Alberta-B.C. border toward the Northwest Territories," said an analyst.

  Environment

  Apr 6, 2018
• B.C. year in review 2017: wildfires devastate the province like never before

  More than 1.2 million hectares burned.

  Environment

  Dec 25, 2017
• In Nazko, B.C., a wildfire has lifted, leaving broken dreams in its wake

  "What's there to rebuild?"

  Oct 24, 2017
• Five new B.C. wildfires flare up west of Takla Lake, north of Fort St. James

  They're suspected to have been caused by lightning.

  Environment

  Jul 9, 2017