Oliver Fire Department and neighbouring fire crews prevent structure loss

Oliver Fire Department is asking passersby to avoid McKinney Road due to a brush fire blazing Wednesday afternoon.
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BC Wildfire Service staff welcomed home from Australia

BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) staff have returned to B.C. after supporting Forest Fire Management Victoria in Australia for the ...
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BC Wildfire Service members return home from deployment in Australia

Wildland firefighters have returned home to British Columbia following a month-long deployment in Australia. A total of 37 BC ...

Parmar touts $14 million firefighting investment, strong recruitment ahead of B.C. wildfire season

B.C.’s minister of forests is touting some $14 million in investments into firefighting equipment and a record number of applicants to the BC Wildfire Service, as the province braces for the coming wi ...
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B.C. prepares for 2026 wildfire season

The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has offered specialized training, increased the use of technology and invested in additional equipment to better protect people and communities during the 2026 wildfire ...

Province preparing for 2026 wildfire season as Environment Canada predicts hot year ahead

After several tough wildfire seasons in recent years, the province says it is preparing for whatever 2026 holds.