100 Mile House Free Press Thefts of firefighting equipment hinder efforts against BC wildfires100 Mile House Free Press“We’re asking people if they come across firefighting equipment to do the right thing and leave it alone.” The RCMP have had to now direct officers to investigate the cases, diverting support for firefighting efforts in the region, […]
Williams Lake Tribune Thefts of firefighting equipment hinder efforts against BC wildfiresWilliams Lake TribuneThe RCMP have had to now direct officers to investigate the cases, diverting support for firefighting efforts in the region, Roberts added. Meanwhile, Skrepnek said with resources already spread so thin this season, the thefts are one more barrier …27 New Wildfires […]
NewYorkUpstate.com 20-person, DEC firefighting team returns from Montana, second team dispatchedNewYorkUpstate.comHowever, there’s more firefighting to be done. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has dispatched a second 20-member firefighting crew to western states to continue battling wildfires in the region. “As we welcome home the brave men and women who have been battling …NY DEC firefighting crew returns from […]
Kelowna Capital News West Kelowna beefing up firefighting response – Kelowna Capital …Kelowna Capital NewsIn response to the persistent extreme fire danger in our area and across the province, West Kelowna Fire Rescue has announced it is putting in place …Adding more firefighters – West Kelowna News – Castanet.netCastanet.netall 7 news articles » Powered by WPeMatico
Aug. 8, 2017, Thunder Bay, Ont. – Officials in Thunder Bay, Ont., say a local resident lit his house on fire in an ill-advised effort to get rid of a wasp’s nest. Fire Chief John Hay says the resident opted to tackle the nest, which was on the ground near their home, by pouring gasoline […]
Aug. 8, 2017, Kamloops, B.C. – The BC Wildfire Service says since April 1, B.C. has seen 892 wildfires, which have burned more than 591,000 hectares. Chief Wildfire Information Officer Kevin Skrepnek told Global News that the area burned is now larger than the entire province of Prince Edward Island. By Sunday, 127 fires were […]
Aug. 8, 2017, Hamilton, Ont. – Emergency officials conducted two separate rope rescues after 15 people got stuck at waterfalls in the Hamilton, Ont., area on Monday. Hamilton Fire said a family of five people had to be rescued from the Chedoke Falls area. Emergency crews were also sent separately to assist 10 people who […]
Aug. 8, 2017, Langley, B.C. – A grass fire in Metro Vancouver led emergency crews to discover a person’s body. Firefighters in Langley, B.C., were fighting a blaze on the eastern edge of the city less than three kilometres from the local airport Saturday. RCMP say in a news release that officers were contacted around […]
Aug. 8, 2017, Kamloops, B.C. – Restrictions meant to help stave off new wildfires in tinder-dry British Columbia appear to be working as people enjoy the long weekend, officials say. Kevin Skrepnek with the BC Wildfire Service said there were 127 fires burning across B.C. Sunday morning, but only six of those were sparked the […]
West Kelowna beefing up firefighting responseKelowna Capital NewsIn response to the persistent extreme fire danger in our area and across the province, West Kelowna Fire Rescue has announced it is putting in place enhancements to the fire service for both West Kelowna and the Westbank First Nation. According to the …and more » Powered by WPeMatico