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The BC Wildfire Service continues to respond to a wildfire currently burning in the traditional territory of Cheslatta Carrier Nation. The Chief Louie Lake wildfire has experienced fire growth due to hot, dry, and windy conditions. It has been reinstated as a Wildfire...

Issue 6 is available at https://issuu.com/bcwildfire/docs/wildfire_news_july_19_2021.        

"Heightened wildfire activity is expected to persist well into July..." Down load full report here Wildfire News July 5, 2021 As this update is dated July 5th, I will mention the wildfire numbers are now different. Provincial Statistics: Fires to date: 998 Fires in...

There are 8 units that were created through a  partnership between Cheslatta Carrier Nation and Rio Tinto.  They are equipped with fire fighting equipment and are available for the public to use in emergency situations. Click here to download a map that shows the...

The Spring/Summer CERS newsletter is now available: 2021-Summer newsletter-FINAL   Look for a paper copy in your mailbox. If you would like to be added to our email list let us know:  cers.information @gmail.com  

Wildfire News July 5, 2021

Effective at noon (Pacific time) on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, campfires, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires will be prohibited throughout the province of British Columbia. This prohibition will remain in effect until noon on Oct. 15, 2021, or until the order is...

Of the 14 fires started in the Northwest Fire Centre in 2021, 11 were human caused.  "This past weekend saw a transition to warmer and drier weather, which is forecast to last through this week and into next week. As a result, forest fuels will continue to dry as we...

Cellular service on the north and south side of Francois Lake is limited.  In the spring of 2020 CERS surveyed the area and created a map documenting where there are cellular service areas in the region.  Road signs have also been installed to help spread this...

Here is a link to the BCWFS Seasonal Outlook   https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/public-safety-and-emergency-services/wildfire-status/current-wildfire-situation/seasonal-outlooks/20_bcws_seasonal_outlook_august_midmonth_external.pdf