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BCUC approves FortisBC’s wildfire safety policy

Wildfires Storrm Lennie -
The implementation of FortisBC’s Power Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) policy has received the green light from the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC). 

Kootenay snowpacks drop, wildfire outlook unclear

Wildfires Storrm Lennie -
Snowpacks in the Kootenays are considerably lower this June compared to last June, but the BC Wildfire Service says that doesn’t automatically mean this wildfire season will be worse.

Wildfire under control near Grand Forks Airport

RDKB My Grand Forks Now Staff -
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has reported a wildfire in the vicinity of the Grand Forks airport is under control.

Category 3 open fire ban coming to Southeast Fire Centre

Wildfires My Grand Forks Now Staff -
The BC Wildfire Service will enact a Category 3 open fire prohibition in the Southeast Fire Centre this Friday. The...

BCUC orders suspension of FortisBC’s wildfire safety policy

Wildfires Kate Brown -
The BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) has ordered Fortis BC to suspend the implementation of its Public Safety Power Shutoff...

Grand Forks wildfire under investigation

Wildfires Drew Wilson -
Grand Forks fire fighters and the RCMP are looking into the cause of Monday's wildfire. Fire officials say the crew...

Kootenay residents urged to follow safe burning practice

Wildfires My Grand Forks Now Staff -
With recent warm temperatures and drier-than-average conditions causing local snowpacks to shrink rapidly, Kootenay residents are urged to be...

Forecasters say Kootenays anticipate less intense start to fire season

Wildfires Ryley McCormack -
Forecasters say higher than average precipitation could offset the increased risk of spring wildfires in the Kootenays despite higher...

Grand Forks Fire Department urges caution following wind-driven blaze

Fire Storrm Lennie -
The Grand Forks Fire Rescue Service is urging residents to exercise caution when conducting any burning this spring, following...

Prescribed burn planned for Rock Creek area

Fire My Grand Forks Now Staff -
To help reduce the risk of wildfires, the BC Wildfire Service is supporting the Selkirk Resource District Risk Reduction...

West Kootenay volunteer fire departments secure provincial funding

Fire My Grand Forks Now Staff -
Six volunteer and composite fire departments in the West Kootenays have secured provincial funding to help strengthen operations and...
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