The BC Wildfire Service is currently responding to the Mulvey Creek wildfire (N51278), located approximately 4.5 kilometres from the Village of Slocan in the southern end of Valhalla Park. The fire is estimated to be three hectares in size and demonstrating vigorous fire behaviour. There are currently three helicopters and an initial attack crew onsite with a skimmer group en route. Smoke is highly visible from the Village of Slocan and surrounding areas, however the fire is not threatening any

The BC Wildfire Service is continuing to respond to the Cummings Creek wildfire. Over the past several days, crews have made great progress on the response efforts on this fire. Conditions have been favourable for crews to make strong progress on building access routes and containment lines that allow them to conduct direct attack suppression in some areas of the north and east flanks. The Cummings Creek wildfire is still classified as Out of Control and despite the progress being made by crews,

The BC Wildfire Service continues to respond to the Bush Creek East wildfire (K21633). Yesterday, smoke mitigated fire behaviour and there has been no significant growth on any flank in the last 48 hours. Based on the current forecast, fire behaviour is expected to remain low to moderate today with cooler temperatures and increased humidity. Several major safety hazards are present in the area. Wind and rain today have the potential to cause danger trees to fall. People in the area should exerci

British Columbia has been grateful to host 215 South African firefighters over the past two weeks. This morning, as they prepared to depart for days of rest, they gifted local crews and staff members with a moving ceremony of song and dance to uplift spirits. This team from Working on Fire have been deployed to support efforts on the Bush Creek East wildfire, in the Shuswap region, and the McDougall Creek wildfire, adjacent to West Kelowna. Following days of rest, they will head north to support

BC Wildfire Service crews and our many partners conduct fuel management projects to improve forest health. We regularly remove dry, dead grasses and shrubs making it easier for new, healthier vegetation to grow in. A huge benefit of fuel management projects is that they reduce wildfire risk. Similarly, you can reduce the wildfire risk around your home by doing your own fuel management, like keeping a short and well irrigated lawn. Long, dry grass ignites easily, and grass fires spread quickly, i