Wildfires

BCUC approves FortisBC’s wildfire safety policy

Wildfires Storrm Lennie - June 25, 2025

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 - June 16, 2025

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 - June 13, 2025

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 - May 27, 2025

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 - May 14, 2025

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 - May 7, 2025

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 - April 30, 2025

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 - April 23, 2025

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

Kootenay communities receive provincial wildfire and fibre supply grants

Wildfires My Grand Forks Now Staff - February 28, 2025

Castlegar, Creston, Harrop, Kimberley and Nelson will receive provincial funding for projects aimed at wildfire risk reduction and increasing...

Boosting wildfire readiness in our rural communities

Wildfires My Grand Forks Now Staff - January 16, 2025

With wildfire seasons becoming increasingly intense, communities in the Columbia Basin are stepping up their preparedness by investing in...

Wildfires ravage LA

Wildfires My Grand Forks Now Staff - January 10, 2025

More than 180-thousand people are now under evacuation orders as several wildfires continue to rage in and around Los...

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