Here we go, fire season starting early in BC.
'Wildfire burning out of control near Lumby BC' -Global News

Summer 2023 will be remembered in BC for the intensity of its forest fires! I did some contracted photography work on the front lines, which also enabled me to see the immediate devastation. This forest was still smoking as the last light faded to blue.
#BCwildfire #BCfire

A fire tornado

A Canadian fire service worker captured this rare phenomenon while battling wildfires in British Columbia earlier this month

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The 11th active #BCWildfire that is “out of Control”. 15 confirmed starts in 24 hours:

This new fire located east of #BurnsLakeBC fairly large initial report at 10ha. #Wildfires .

I have just listed this wildfire-salvaged coffee table on eBay. 38x32' with epoxy finish. All proceeds from the winning bid will go to the BC Wildfire Recovery Fund. The auction runs till Nov 2nd. Start your bidding here ebay.ca/itm/3949521729…

6 years ago, and one of thousands of letters and meetings.

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The Boothroyd Indian Band will conduct a cultural burn with assistance from the BC Wildfire Service; both to encourage traditionally significant plant species and to reduce the wildfire risk in the wildland urban interface.

On Monday we had the pleasure of welcoming Global BC, CFJC Today Kamloops, CBC British Columbia, Radio-Canada, The Globe and Mail to attend one day of our New Recruit Bootcamp in Merritt.

DAY 1:

I'm excited to start my new job with the BC Wildfire Service as a Fire Weather Forecaster!

This is going to be an amazing new challenge & I’m so proud to be a part of a team that does meaningful work. I’ll protect the firefighters & communities the best I can.

#BCWS

On Saturday, May 4, the Cariboo Fire Centre will be hosting an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Community Wildfire Preparedness Day.

Wildmare Creek wildfire burning near Chetwynd now listed as 'under control'
#BCWildfire #PeaceRegion
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Three wildfires burning northwest of Prespatou now listed as being held'
#PeaceRegion #BCWildfire
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We’ve started an examination of the #BC government’s involvement in the ongoing recovery of #Lytton after the 2021 #BC wildfire that destroyed most of the village.
Learn more at oag.bc.ca/work-in-progre… #BC poli

Also, until the end of the long weekend, we'll be donating $1 from every flight and growler fill to the Canadian Red Cross #BCWildFire relief.

AND...

Introducing the Tinhouse Test Kitchen. We have Vegetarian Samosas (2 for $5) and Butter Chicken Samosas (2 for $6).

West winds of 40 gusting 60 km/h + negative dew point -6.0C (dry air) = elevated 'Hot-Dry-Windy' index today in the VanJam Fire Zone including the new G40119 fire.

Early season dryness often catches people off guard. Please be cautious out there and #FireSmart #BCwildfire

Reporters joined around 50 recruits as they undertook one of their final days of training before being assigned to crews in B.C. They got a sense of the challenges & realities our firefighters face and the work and dedication that goes into preperation for the season ahead.

BC Fire Risk for Today - BC Wildfire Service - The fire danger rating (i.e. the risk of a wildfire starting) for the province is updated daily at approximately 2 pm. - What the danger class ratings mean Low: Fires may start easily and spread quickly but … ift.tt/XcNslP0

This truck was loaded, headed to anglemont, people who are not on alert or evacuation, they do not have access anything right now, food water electricity@KamThisWeek KamloopsNow Salmon Arm Observer CTV News Kamloops RCMP BC Wildfire Service
#BCWildfire #bcwildfires #shuswap #Chase #hwy1

Wildfire under control west of Okanagan Lake, near Vernon
A wildfire has ignited on the west side of Okanagan Lake, west of Vernon, BC Wildfire Service reports. The wildfire was discovered at 6 p.m...
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