The Province Vandals, thieves and outdoor enthusiasts disrupt BC firefightingThe ProvinceBut if such behaviour continues to be a problem, they may need to implement area closures around fire sites, on lakes and in the backcountry, Skrepnek added. Those caught interfering with firefighting operations or burning a campfire during a …BC Wildfire Service warns against interfering […]
Vancouver Sun Vandals, thieves and outdoor enthusiasts disrupt BC firefighting effortsVancouver SunBut if such behaviour continues to be a problem, they may need to implement area closures around fire sites, on lakes and in the backcountry, Skrepnek added. Those caught interfering with firefighting operations or burning a campfire during a …Thieves and off-road motorists slowing […]
Vancouver Sun Vandals, thieves and outdoor enthusiasts disrupt firefighting effortsVancouver SunThose caught interfering with firefighting operations or burning a campfire during a prohibition face fines of $1,150. “I don’t think they’re intentionally trying to impede operations,” Krepnek said. “I think what it could be in many situations is just …and more » Powered by WPeMatico
CFJC Today Kamloops Thieves and off-road motorists slowing down firefighting effortsCFJC Today KamloopsChief Provincial Information Officer Kevin Skrepnek says they’ve seen a recent increase in thieves stealing hoses and water pumps in areas where crews are battling wildfires. He says the issue has been particularly bad in the Cariboo region. RCMP and … Powered by WPeMatico
Pacific Standard The Week in Photos: From Sorting Voter Cards in Senegal to Firefighting in FrancePacific StandardPope Francis blesses the crowd attending the Angelus prayer in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on July 23rd, 2017. (Photo: Filippo Monteforte/AFP/Getty Images). A fire-fighting Canadair aircraft flies to drop water over a fire near Carros … Powered […]
The Express Tribune ‘Professional fire fighting has saved Rs240bn’The Express TribuneDr Rizwan said the role of a fire rescuer was imperative before, during and after a fire emergency. “Fire rescuers should remain physically fit, equipped with modern fire fighting techniques and polish their management skills,” he said. He added that … Powered by WPeMatico
July 28, 2017, Kamloops, B.C. – Hot, dry conditions, gusty winds and a chance of lightning are expected to keep wildfire crews in British Columbia watchful this weekend. The BC Wildfire Service said its weather forecasters have issued a wind warning for the fire-weary Cariboo Fire Centre, but no significant growth was reported early Friday […]
July 28, 2017, Peterborough, Ont. – A section of the Peterborough’s south end remains closed following a fire in an industrial building on Jameson Drive early Friday morning. The fire at Andritz Hydro was reported just before 5 a.m. Fire crews managed to get the blaze under control within 30 minutes. Global News reports. | […]
July 28, 2017, Scoble Township, Ont. – A fatal house fire southwest of Thunder Bay, Ont., Monday evening has been ruled accidental, according to Ontario Provincial Police. CBC News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico
July 28, 2017, Magog, Que. – Officials are investigating the cause of a fire at the Mont Orford Inn in Magog overnight Thursday. Dozens of firefighters rushed to the Mont Orford Inn when the building caught fire around 3:30 a.m. CTV News reports. | READ MORE (RSS generated with FetchRss) Powered by WPeMatico