BC Wildfire

"The Battleship Mountain wildfire is consistently experiencing rapid growth and is still displaying extremely vigorous fire behaviour," the BC Wildfire Service ...

"Temperatures are forecasted to increase into the weekend and there is no measurable amount of precipitation expected," the BC Wildfire Service says. Twelve helicopters are being shared between the fires of the Battleship Complex. The wildfire evacuation alert for Hudson's Hope has expanded. "Last night, we had a high level fixed wing infrared scan done on the fire. I have reached out to the mayor and offered any assistance needed, as well as to the ESS centre in Fort St. The fire has been burning for 12 days after being discovered on Tuesday, Aug. "Sustained winds of 20 kilometres-an-hour can drive the fire. The suspected cause is lightning. "A lot of our crews are going to be supporting our structure protection folks that are out working. I have not been contacted by BC Wildfire or EMBC yet, but have asked to be included in any briefings." "I encourage people to abide by the evacuation orders. The City of Fort St.

The B.C. Wildfire Service has 65 firefighters battling the Battleship Mountain wildfire during the day and five working on overnight operations, according to an ...

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Fire conditions at the Battleship Mountain fire are very dry, creating challenges for crews. The wildfire is displaying aggressive fire behaviour burning ...

However, due to significant growth and aggressive fire behaviour, BCWS is unable to complete aerial ignitions until it is safe to do so. Residents are advised to check in at the North Peace Arena located at 9805-96 Avenue Fort St. - All of Twelve Mile Rd. and Aspen Ridge Dr. - South following Farrell Creek to a point where the Farrell Creek meets the Peace River, due West following the Peace River to the District of Hudson’s Hope boundary - North along the easterly boundary of the Klin-Se-Za Addition Provincial Park, to a point intersecting Dowling Creek and north following Dowling Creek to the Johnson FSR 40 km

The BC Wildfire Service says a fire in British Columbia's Peace region has grown out of control due to high winds, noting temperatures are expected to ...

That compares with one-third of 2,117 fires attributed to human activity in 2018. in 2020 were caused by people, the highest percentage recorded since 2008. It says windy conditions on Saturday contributed to its growth. Fire information officer Sam Bellion said B.C. is in the midst of a longer-than-usual fire season due to temperatures that are higher than the average expected for this time of year. — The BC Wildfire Service says a fire in British Columbia’s Peace region has grown out of control due to high winds, noting temperatures are expected to increase and no precipitation has been forecast for the area.

The fire burning in Manning Provincial Park has grown to 8,663 hectares in size. The Heather Lake fire was first sparked on Aug. 21 in the United States and ...

As a result, the resort is under an evacuation alert. Smoke will continue to cause visibility issues on the nearby Highway 3. The Heather Lake fire was first sparked on Aug.