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BC Wildfire Service to conduct night vision trials for helicopters in South Okanagan

This technology could assist with future firefighting operations

 

B.C. wide burning restrictions come into effect April 16

‘Larger open burns pose an unnecessary risk and could detract from wildfire detection’

 

B.C. works to prepare for future wildfire, flood seasons

Stepping up prescribed burns is part of the provincial strategy

 

UPDATE: Fire northeast of Terrace under control

The 12.1-hectare fire was first discovered Saturday morning near Cedarvale

Crews battle fire northeast of Terrace

The 10-hectare fire was discovered Saturday

B.C. wildfires to burn into 2018

Many of the largest fires likely won’t be doused until the spring.

$90M spent million fighting B.C. wildfires since April 1

There were 17 new fires started on Sunday