Seven prescribed burns planned across Southeast Fire Centre
Residents across parts of the Kootenays could see smoke in the coming days as the BC Wildfire Service prepares to support six prescribed and ecosystem restoration burns across the Southeast Fire Centre.
BC Wildfire Service to lift campfire prohibition across Southeast Fire Centre Sept. 1
The BC Wildfire Service will lift its Category 1 campfire prohibition across the Southeast Fire Centre at noon Tuesday, Sept. 1, following recent precipitation and improving wildfire conditions.
Area restriction issued near Poplar Creek wildfire
An area restriction is now in effect around the Poplar Creek wildfire, approximately 20 kilometres northwest of Meadow Creek.
The BC Wildfire Service estimates the fire, identified as N71253, at 53 hectares.
Area restriction issued around Jumbo Creek wildfire
An area restriction is now in effect around the 145-hectare Jumbo Creek wildfire, approximately 38 kilometres west of Invermere.
The BC Wildfire Service said the restriction was imposed immediately to protect the public and crews responding to the fire, identified as N21071.