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Wildfires · Glenwood SpringsAs the summer camping season opens this month, White River National Forest officials are emphasizing the importance of following food storage rules to ensure safety and minimize conflicts with wildlife, particularly black bears. Spanning 2.3 million acres, the White River National Forest houses numerous campgrounds and wilderness areas frequented by campers and black bears alike. Paula Peterson, Developed Recreation Program Manager, stressed the…See the Story
White River National Forest emphasizes bear safety as summer camping season kicks off
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Evacuations · United StatesThe man convicted earlier this year of arson for starting a wildfire in Lake County in July 2021, which destroyed 14 homes and forced evacuations near Finley Point, was sentenced Friday to several decades in prison, the Attorney Generals Office announced.Craig Allen McCrea, of Ronan, was convicted in February of two counts of arson by a Lake County jury, including one count for starting the Boulder 2700 Fire on July 31, 2021, which would go on t…See the Story
Ronan man sentenced after arson conviction for starting 2021's Boulder 2700 Fire
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App · Woodland ParkColorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is proud to announce a new feature on the Colorado Trail Explorer (COTREX) mobile app that notifies outdoor recreationists about active fire alerts, including wildfires and prescribed burns in covered areas. The COTREX app is a free, user-friendly app that provides authoritative trail information across local, state, and federal agencies. More than 236 land […]See the Story
Colorado Trail Explorer (COTREX) app adds new wildfire alert feature for outdoor recreationists
Prince George · Prince GeorgePRINCE GEORGE – The infamous wildfire from Northern B.C. forced thousands of residents to evacuate to cities such as Prince George last week. In a timely manner, the city of Prince George opened its permanent Emergency Reception Centre location with four trailers, which was possible through provincial funding. The recent report confirms an estimated 260 individuals, about 120 households, are currently evacuated in the centre. “They’re from pr…See the Story
Prince George Emergency Reception Centre urges evacuees to register
Wildfires · CanadaAs residents of the province prepare to head out into the woods for the Victoria Day long weekend, forestry officials in this province are keeping a close eye on conditions in those woods and forests, with the threat of wildfires considerably higher this year. NTV’s Don Bradshaw reports.See the Story
Threat of wildfires on west coast higher this year, say forestry officials
Wildfires · Fort NelsonUPDATE 4:05 p.m. A wildfire threatening the town of Fort Nelson in far northeast B.C. has inflicted "some structural damage," according to the community's mayor. Rob Fraser, the mayor of the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, which includes Fort Nelson, says the damage occurred on...See the Story
Fort Nelson, B.C., wildfire causes 'some structural damage' outside town: mayor
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Wildfires · Fort McMurrayBy Jesse Winter FORT MCMURRAY, ALBERTA (Reuters) – A large wildfire near the Canadian oil sands city of Fort McMurray stalled overnight and was not expected to advance on Thursday during wet weather, the local authority said on Thursday. The region received rain for a few hours through the night and the forecast for the next few days is for more precipitation, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo said in a statement. The fire stayed abo…See the Story
Rain stalls wildfire near Canadian oil city
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Wildfires · Fort Nelson"It was right there on our doorstep." That's from Northern Rockies Regional Municipality Mayor Rob Fraser when describing the Parker Lake wildfire near Fort Nelson, which remains at 12,741 hectares. Luckily, the community saw nearly 10 millimetres of rain overnight, much to the delight of fire crews. Fraser told Vista Radio while it won't allow anybody to return home, it does give on-site crews a better chance of fighting the blaze. "It did a pr…See the Story