65 active wildfires in Southeast Fire Centre
The wildfire situation is continually evolving, and the information below is current as of 7 p.m. (Pacific time) on Friday, July 30, 2021. For real-time updates on evacuation alerts and orders, visit: https://twitter.com/EmergencyInfoBC For the latest wildfire information, visit: www.bcwildfire.ca Fires: Wildfires burning in...
Fatal crash in Trail involving a single commercial vehicle
A Salmo man is dead after his tractor-trailerrolled down a steep embankment, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On July 29, at 6:16 p.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Hwy 3B in Trail," Wicentowich said. "A tractor-trailer unit was travelling westbound in the 60...
British Columbians invited to salute front-line heroes on B.C. Day
Premier John Horgan is inviting all British Columbians to join him in saluting front-line workers during the ongoing pandemic, as well as those battling wildfires, with a public cheer on B.C. Day. “There are so many people in this province who continue day in and day out to help, protect and support others,” said Premier...
Heat warning for B.C., people urged to take precautions
British Columbians are being asked to take precautions this week, as Environment Canada has issued another heat warning for most of the province. The extreme heat is predicted to last from Wednesday, July 28 to Saturday, July 31. “Extreme heat is dangerous and can have devastating and deadly consequences,” said Adrian Dix, ...
IHA still BC COVID hotspot, with 95 new cases over night, almost three times that of any other region
As of Tuesday, July 27, 2021, 80.7% (3,742,081) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 62.3% (2,887,730) have received their second dose. In addition, 81.7% (3,533,942) of all eligible adults in B.C. have received their first dose and 65.3% (2,822,405) have received their...
Officials investigate a series of suspicious wildfires set in the Salmo area
Fire investigators are probing the circumstances surrounding a handful of wildfires sparked just north of Salmo. On July 24, the Salmo RCMP and the Salmo Fire Department responded alongside one another to as many as four brush fires located north west of the Hwy 3 and Hwy 6 intersection. Police believe that all four fires...
Wildsight launches second annual West Kootenay Youth Climate Corps
Wildsight is seeking to hire a group of young adults in the West Kootenay area interested in tackling unique local projects that address the global climate crisis and support local community priorities.From September to December 2021, crew members on the Youth Climate Corps (YCC) will earn wages and receive training in...
Busier roads put roadside workers at greater risk in Rossland, Trail
Increased traffic on roads due to summer travel and the province's reopening creates an increased risk for roadside workers in Rossland, Trail and the rest of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary. "Roadside work is a dangerous job,” says Louise Yako, program director for Road Safety at Work and spokesperson for the...
Rossland’s FireSmart Program offers free Wildfire Hazard Vegetation Debris Disposal
With smoke filling the air and a hot and dry forecast for the wildfire season coming – the City of Rossland is offering a free wildfire hazard vegetation debris disposal opportunity to Rossland residents. Residents can bring their wildfire hazard vegetation to the Rossland Arena and deposit it in specially designated dumpster...
B.C. wildfires: quick statistics
The wildfire situation is continually evolving, and the information below is current as of 7 p.m. (Pacific time) on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Fires: Wildfires currently burning in B.C.: 257 Since April 1, 2021: 1,205 wildfires 394,266 hectares burned Active fires by fire centre: Coastal: seven Northwest: four Prince George: ...
