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grandforksgazette.ca > 09/08/2026 > column-knowing-how-to-report-a-wildfire-is-half-the-battle

COLUMN: Knowing how to report a wildfire is half the battle

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (316+ words) Published 9:57 am Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Journalism is a career that bleeds into every corner of your life — if you let it. With every moment you scroll through social media, there’s another story tip. The same goes for every room you stumble…...

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grandforksgazette.ca > 09/07/2026 > ezra-creek-wildfire-near-castlegar-being-held

UPDATE: Ezra Creek wildfire near Castlegar under control

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (238+ words) Published 10:03 am Monday, September 7, 2026 The Ezra Creek wildfire north of Castlegar is now under control according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS). The status means the wildfire is not projected to spread beyond the current perimeter. The lightning-caused fire was…...

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grandforksgazette.ca > 09/01/2026 > campfire-ban-lifted-in-the-kootenays

Campfire ban lifted in the Kootenays

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (240+ words) Published 8:29 am Tuesday, September 1, 2026 The Southeast Fire Centre has lifted a campfire ban across the Kootenays as of Sept. 1. The BC Wildfire Service says it takes several factors into account before rescinding prohibitions, such as balancing the needs of the…...

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grandforksgazette.ca > 09/01/2026 > hope-creek-north-wildfire-near-trout-lake-prompts-area-restriction

UPDATE: Hope Creek North wildfire near Trout Lake being held off Highway 31

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (271+ words) Published 10:49 am Tuesday, September 1, 2026 A wildfire raging north of Highway 31 near Trout Lake that’s prompted an area restriction off the route is now being held by wildland crews, according to BC Wildfire Service (BCWS). The Hope Creek North fire had…...

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grandforksgazette.ca > 08/31/2026 > wildfire-that-forced-summerland-to-evacuate-now-under-control-25-days-later

Wildfire that forced Summerland to evacuate now under control, 25 days later

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (397+ words) Published 7:02 pm Monday, August 31, 2026 The Bald Range blaze that sparked west of Summerland on Aug.7 is now considered under control, according to BC Wildfire Service. The fire is listed as under control after growing to 25,163 hectares. “The wildfire is not…...

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grandforksgazette.ca > 08/31/2026 > evacuation-orders-alerts-downgraded-for-cariboos-big-bar-complex-wildfire

Evacuation orders, alerts downgraded for Cariboo's Big Bar Complex wildfire

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (240+ words) Published 7:17 pm Monday, August 31, 2026 Evacuation orders and alerts are being downgraded to all clear for areas affected by the Pear Lake wildfire. At 4 p.m. Monday (Aug.31), the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) rescinded evacuation orders and alerts to all clear for approximately…...

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grandforksgazette.ca > 08/29/2026 > more-properties-downgraded-to-all-clear-as-pear-lake-fire-near-clinton-shows-minimal-growth

More properties downgraded to all clear as Pear Lake fire near Clinton shows minimal growth

2+ week, 15+ hour ago   (416+ words) Published 3:45 pm Saturday, August 29, 2026 Two properties that were on evacuation alert in Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Area “E” are part of an area that has been downgraded to all clear, and more of Area “E” has been downgraded from evacuation…...

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grandforksgazette.ca > 08/29/2026 > evacuation-orders-alerts-downgraded-in-response-to-ainslie-creek-fire-between-highways-1-and-5

Evacuation orders, alerts downgraded in response to Ainslie Creek fire between Highways 1 and 5

2+ week, 17+ hour ago   (442+ words) Published 1:37 pm Saturday, August 29, 2026 The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has downgraded an evacuation order to evacuation alert for 58 properties impacted by the Ainslie Creek wildfire, burning out of control between Highway 1 in the Fraser Canyon, Highway 8, and Highway 5. The downgrade…...

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grandforksgazette.ca > 08/29/2026 > grand-forks-fire-rescue-snuffs-out-suspicious-string-of-fires-on-hardy-mountain

Grand Forks Fire Rescue snuffs out suspicious string of fires on Hardy Mountain

2+ week, 19+ hour ago   (286+ words) Published 11:50 am Saturday, August 29, 2026 A trio of wildfires sparked on Hardy Mountain late Friday night and early Saturday morning have been deemed suspicious. Grand Forks Fire Rescue responded to the three separate fires within a five-hour span. The first two…...

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grandforksgazette.ca > 08/27/2026 > summerland-mayor-mla-minister-encourage-tourists-visit-support-businesses-after-wildfire

Summerland Mayor, MLA, Minister encourage tourists visit, support businesses after wildfire

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (440+ words) Published 6:00 pm Thursday, August 27, 2026 The Mayor of Summerland, its MLA, and the B.C. Minister of Forests are encouraging people to visit the Okanagan to help give local businesses a boost in the wake of a devastating wildfire, and to avoid spending…...