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Rescuers fly from Comox to Fort Nelson to help B.C. hunter injured by horse

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Rescuers fly from Comox to Fort Nelson to help B.C. hunter injured by horse

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Kingfisher andCormorant from 19 Wing Comox base travelled across the province for remote rescue call See the Story

Several wildfires in northeast B.C. grow, two others extinguished – Energeticcity.ca

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Several wildfires in northeast B.C. grow, two others extinguished – Energeticcity.ca

Smoke billows from the Etcho Creek wildfire north of Fort Nelson. (BCWS) FORT NELSON, B.C. — Several northeast B.C. wildfires, including the largest in the province, have grown recently, but the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says others have been extinguished. As per the latest update to the BCWS website, the Etcho Creek wildfire has now burned 262,733 hectares, up from 250,020 hectares. The fire – listed as an overwintering blaze from a previous s…Read Article

‘Blow down’ creating 'major challenges' in Fort Nelson wildfires fight – Energeticcity.ca

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‘Blow down’ creating 'major challenges' in Fort Nelson wildfires fight – Energeticcity.ca

BC Wildfire Service crews move beneath smoke from the Etcho Creek wildfire near Fort Nelson. (BCWS) FORT NELSON, B.C. — Lingering effects from the ongoing multi-year drought in northeast B.C. are making it difficult for firefighters to combat the many blazes burning through the Fort Nelson region this summer. That’s according to Eric Kopetski, a fire behaviour analyst with the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS). Kopetski is working in the Fort Nelson re…See the Story

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Man attacked by grizzly bear was Summit Lake firefighter, escapes with 'mostly minor injuries' – Energeticcity.ca

BCWS firefighters working alongside Highway 97 to tackle the Summit Lake wildfire in June. A fire crew leader was attacked by a grizzly bear on July 4th. (BCWS) FORT NELSON, B.C. — A firefighter working in the Fort Nelson fire zone survived a bear attack with “mostly minor injuries.” On July 4th, at around 11 a.m., a firefighter was attacked by wildlife while working on the Summit Lake wildfire near Fort Nelson. Emily Baker, an information as…Wildfires · Fort Nelson Read Article

Four Fort Nelson wildfires downgraded to ‘being held’ – Energeticcity.ca

Wildfire in a forest (Canva) FORT NELSON, B.C. — Several wildfires in the Fort Nelson region have had their designations changed to ‘being held’ as the 2025 wildfire season continues. According to the latest update from the BC Wildfire Service website, four fires have had their designations downgraded from ‘out of control’ to ‘being held.’ That means they’re expected to stay within their current boundaries for the foreseeable future. The followi…Wildfires · Fort Nelson Read Article

Pocket Knife Creek wildfire now ‘under control,’ others ‘being held’ – Energeticcity.ca

The Pocket Knife Creek wildfire burns south of Fort Nelson on June 8th, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, B.C. Wildfire Service) FORT NELSON, B.C. — Three wildfires in the Fort Nelson region have had their designations downgraded by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), including one of the largest in the province. According to the latest update on the BCWS website, the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire is currently ‘under control,’ meaning it’s projected to re…Wildfires · Fort Nelson Read Article

Fort Nelson campfire ban lifted by Prince George Fire Centre – Energeticcity.ca

A campfire. (Canva) FORT NELSON, B.C. — Campfires are being permitted again within the Fort Nelson fire zone. The Prince George Fire Centre announced on the morning of Monday, July 7th that as of noon that day, its ban on category one burning within the region is being lifted. The ban was put in place early last month during one of the most intense periods of this year’s wildfire season, with multiple evacuation alerts and orders in effect at th…Fort Nelson · Fort Nelson Read Article

Several wildfires near Fort Nelson no longer out of control – Energeticcity.ca

Wildfire in a forest (Canva) FORT NELSON, B.C. — Several wildfires in the Fort Nelson region are no longer expected to continue expanding. The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) updated its designations for five fires in the Fort Nelson zone on Wednesday, July 2nd, marking them all as no longer being ‘out of control.’ Five of the fires – located in the Kotcho Creek, Hay River, Sikanni Old Growth Forest and Stetlandia Creek regions – are now listed as ‘b…Wildfires · Fort Nelson Read Article

Wildfire near Kimea Creek grows to over 1,600 hectares – Energeticcity.ca

Wildfire in a forest (Canva) FORT NELSON, B.C. — Another wildfire in the Fort Nelson zone has surpassed the 1,000-hectare threshold as the area experiences an uptick in fire growth. According to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) website, the wildfire – located in the Kimea Creek area – has burned 1,672 hectares so far. The fire – an overwintering blaze that initially ignited during a past wildfire season – was reportedly discovered on May 27th. No …Fort Nelson · Fort Nelson Read Article

Etcho Creek wildfire continues to grow – Energeticcity.ca

BC Wildfire Service crews move beneath smoke from the Etcho Creek wildfire. (BCWS) FORT NELSON, B.C. — British Columbia’s largest wildfire has gotten bigger. The latest update on the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) website says the Etcho Creek wildfire near Fort Nelson grew by more than 11,000 hectares over the weekend. The blaze has burned 234,657 hectares so far, up from the 223,441 reported on Saturday, June 28th. The fire – a holdover blaze from …Wildfires · Fort Nelson Read Article

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