Fire Danger

• Fiery heart on Tofino beach video fans flames of anger

  A viral video of a couple standing in a flaming heart on a Tofino beach has sparked anger amid B.C.'s worst-ever wildfire season.

  Fire

  Aug 11, 2023
  
• Number of B.C. wildfires grows but rain, cool weather on the way

  Crews with the BC Wildfire Service faced a busy long weekend as the number of active wildfires in the province jumped above 400, including 34 reported Monday.

  Weather

  Aug 8, 2023
  
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• Kamloops scraps Canada Day fireworks over wildfire concerns

  In a Wednesday media release, the city said it made the decision after reflecting on last year's excessive heat, and the risk a fireworks display could contribute to a fire.

  Fire

  May 25, 2022
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• Open-air fire ban extended as extreme dry conditions persist in Winnipeg

  Extremely dry weather conditions led the City of Winnipeg to enact a two-week ban on open-air fires on July 14. On Wednesday the ban was extended until Aug. 11.

  Environment

  Jul 28, 2021
• Port Moody police concerned after lit candles found in local trails

  Port Moody police said based on social media posts, officers believe there actually may be more instances that were not reported to the police.

  Crime

  Jul 12, 2021
• Several buildings destroyed after wildfire forces evacuation of Lytton, B.C.

  An evacuation order described a "fire event located within the village of Lytton," which was "threatening structures and the safety of residents."

  Weather

  Jun 30, 2021
• Driest spring on record in Central and North Okanagan fuels fire concerns

  The dry conditions across the Okanagan have increased the fire risk.

  News

  Jun 7, 2021
• High wildfire danger areas in Okanagan, Shuswap to continue growing into weekend

  'We are seeing unseasonably warm temperatures, so the B.C Wildfire Service is reminding people to please be extremely cautious,' the government agency said.

  Weather

  Apr 16, 2021
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• Okanagan conditions ‘obviously a little different than this time last year,’ says B.C. Wildfire Service

  As of Monday, there were only two fires burning in the Okanagan, and only one of them still considered an active fire.

  News

  Jul 15, 2019
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• May long weekend moisture not enough to quash wildfire concerns in southern Alberta

  Steady rainfall heading into the May long weekend helped with wildfire danger conditions across southern Alberta, however, there are still concerns.

  Weather

  May 20, 2019