5-year average in hectares burned doubled to start season in Kamloops Fire Centre
Fire officials said the region’s 47 blazes and 868 hectares burned by mid-May far exceeded five-year averages.
- Between April 1 and May 12, the Kamloops Fire Centre recorded 47 wildfires burning 868 hectares, marking a significant early-season surge in fire activity across the region.
- These totals exceed the five-year average of 39 wildfires and 417 hectares burned, and surpass the 10-year average of 31 fires and 227 hectares, indicating accelerated fire season onset.
- Fire Information Officer Cali Nessman noted that while lightning causes about 60 per cent of wildfires, spring blazes are more frequently human-caused through vehicle use, industrial activities, and arson.
- The region currently faces moderate to high fire danger ratings, with Nessman describing the season as having a 'hot start' requiring day-by-day management.
- Residents can monitor current wildfire conditions, prohibitions, and evacuation information through the Wildfire Dashboard smartphone app for real-time situational awareness.
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5-year average in hectares burned doubled to start season in Kamloops Fire Centre - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
It’s been a hot start to wildfire season in the Kamloops Fire Centre. Between April 1 and May 12, Nessman said the Kamloops Fire Centre had seen 47 wildfires with 868 hectares burned. “We’re taking it day by day,” said Fire Information Officer Cali Nessman. There’s been quite an increase in the number of blazes to start 2026. Nessman said that over the last five years, the start of wildfire season has seen an average of 39 wildfires with 417 hec…
Williams Lake Tribune
5-year average in hectares burned doubled to start season in Kamloops Fire Centre
It’s been a hot start to wildfire season in the Kamloops Fire Centre. Between April 1 and May 12, Nessman said the Kamloops Fire Centre had seen 47 wildfires with 868 hectares burned. “We’re taking it day by day,” said Fire Information Officer Cali Nessman. There’s been quite an increase in the number of blazes to start 2026. Nessman said that over the last five years, the start of wildfire season has seen an average of 39 wildfires with 417 hec…
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