Campfire ban rescinded in Merritt thanks to cooler weather
Campfires smaller than 0.5m x 0.5m are allowed in the Merritt area as of Sept. 28.
Tag: Kamloops Fire Centre
Campfire ban to take effect on Friday throughout Kamloops Fire Centre
A campfire ban will be put in place in the Kamloops Fire Centre, which includes Merritt, on July 7 at noon.
Campfire ban lifted just one week after announcement
The BC Wildfire Service and Ministry of Forests have announced that the recently announced campfire ban will be lifted noon today (June 16) for the Kamloops Fire Centre, which includes the Nicola Valley.
Kamloops Fire Centre to end open fire prohibition
The BC Wildfire Service will be ending extension of the Category 2 and 3 open fire prohibition throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre’s jurisdiction.
BC Wildfire Service rescinding campfire ban in Kamloops Fire Centre
Effective at noon on Friday, September 2, campfires will be permitted throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre, including Merritt and the Nicola Valley.
Weather forecast predicts a sustained wildfire season for the rest of the summer
Although there have recently been a few flash thunder storms, British Columbians should still remain alert to the threat of wildfire for the rest of August as conditions remain hot and dry.
Kamloops Fire Centre issues campfire ban
Effective at noon on Thursday, August 4, all campfires will be prohibited in the Kamloops Fire Centre, which includes the City of Merritt and surrounding areas. Due to the high fire danger ratings throughout the area, this new set of provincial regulations will remain in effect until October 15, or until rescinded.
Kamloops Fire Centre most active in province
Kamloops Fire Centre is currently leading the province for wildfire activity, with the highest number of active fires of the six Fire Centres in BC.
Wildfire activity soaring in Kamloops Fire Centre
There are three fires of note burning in the Kamloops Fire Centre, each within 200 kms of Merritt.
Southern Interior faces extremely dry spring
“The month of May was significantly drier than normal in the southern half of BC,” said Madison Smith, fire information officer with BC Wildfire Service.
First wildfire of the year in Kamloops Fire Centre
Day one of the official wildfire season was no joke as a forest fire was discovered near Lytton on...
Exploding targets banned within Kamloops Fire Centre
The Kamloops Fire Centre (KFC) has prohibited the use of binary exploding targets due to numerous...
Fire ban begins on Sunday, May 15
Effective at noon on Sunday, May 15, category 2 and category 3 open fires will be prohibited...
Campfire ban lifted
The Kamloops Fire Centre announced that as of noon Monday, Aug. 31, campfires are permitted...
Smoky Skies advisory in effect for Nicola Valley
Yet another smoky skies advisory has been issued by the Ministry of Environment and...
Coldstream Creek fire contained
Fire centre braces for more hot weather this weekend Evacuation alerts for four suspected...
Attack on Hamilton Hill
A wildfire that broke out Friday afternoon just southeast of Merritt near Highway 97C is now 100...
Thunderstorm sparks 18 new wildfires in region
A thunderstorm that tracked through the Kamloops Fire Centre yesterday resulted in 18 new...
Wildfires near Merritt contained
Two wildfires have sparked up in the Nicola Valley and are suspected to be human caused. One fire...
Fire ban to take effect Friday
Open burning will be prohibited in the Kamloops Fire Centre (KFC) beginning tomorrow at noon. Fire...
