North Island Initial Attack Crew digging hotspot on Patry Creek (G90207) wildfire.

Drought and related hazards on northeast wildfires

Posted on June 19, 2024

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Wildfire operations within the Fort Nelson Fire... Read More Drought and related hazards on northeast wildfires

Two people in firefighting gear walking through a smoky forest clearing. The ground is also slightly burnt due to a wildfires.

Overwintering fires

Posted on June 11, 2024

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Overwintering fires are not a new phenomenon,... Read More Overwintering fires

19 people posing on a rocky slope in a valley. 11 people are standing in the back row and eight people are kneeling in the front row. Some people are holding forestry equipment, such as axes or chainsaws, while others just stand with their arms crossed.

Columbia Unit Crew - Southeast Fire Centre

Posted on May 21, 2024

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Location Revelstoke... Read More Columbia Unit Crew – Southeast Fire Centre

A person tending to a large pile of wood burning in a forest. This fire would be classified as a Category 2 open fire.

Make sure today’s burn doesn’t become tomorrow’s wildfire

Posted on April 17, 2024

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With many parts of B.C. experiencing an... Read More Make sure today’s burn doesn’t become tomorrow’s wildfire

A satellite image showing the fire activity around Adams Lake.

Another tool in the toolbox: satellite imagery

Posted on August 29, 2023

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Large fires can result in towering columns of... Read More Another tool in the toolbox: satellite imagery

Two water tender trucks on a dirt road in the middle of a forest. The sky is orange from heavy smoke.

Structure Protection during wildfire season

Posted on August 14, 2023

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Tags: Wildfire Learning | Wildfire Prevention | Wildfire Response |

When a wildfire is threatening a structure, like... Read More Structure Protection during wildfire season

A skidder working in a forest clearing. There are chains covering the large tires of the skidder.

Heavy equipment on the fireline

Posted on July 19, 2023

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Feller buncher working in the VanJam Zone on... Read More Heavy equipment on the fireline

A huge plume of smoke seen above a wildfire from far away. The photo was taken from an aircraft.

Direct vs. Indirect attack explained

Posted on July 13, 2023

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Image: Parrot Lookout wildfire (R21234)... Read More Direct vs. Indirect attack explained

Dark smoke rising from a burnt forest. Flames can be seen burning on and around the trees.

How fuel conditions impact wildfire activity

Posted on July 9, 2023

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The summer months often bring significant... Read More How fuel conditions impact wildfire activity

A large dark grey smoke plume rising from a large wildfire in a dense forest.

Understanding the 2023 wildfire season so far

Posted on June 19, 2023

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Since April 1, 2023, 457 wildfires have burned... Read More Understanding the 2023 wildfire season so far