A wildfire starts, we respond and bring it to under control, but then what? Why does it sometimes stay on the map for days or weeks? Even if you can no longer see smoke and flames, it doesn't necessarily mean the fire is completely extinguished. A fire can continue to burn underground or can still be considered active even when flames and smoke are not highly visible. There are a number of steps we need to take so that when we call a fire out, it really is out. Firefighters will have to return a

19K views · 366 reactions | UPDATE: The BC Wildfire Service is continuing to respond to the Sparks Lake (K21001) and Tremont Creek (K21849) wildfires. Incident Commander Benson Todd from Western Australia provides an update on the fires, which are part of a complex managed by an Australian Incident Management Team. | BC Wildfire Service | Facebook

The BC Wildfire Service continues to respond to the McDougall Creek wildfire (K52767), adjacent to the City of West Kelowna.The Incident Commander of the Grouse Complex, Scott Rennick, provides an operational wildfire update for September 2, 2023. For more information on the McDougall Creek wildfire, please visit the incident page: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incidents?fireYear=2023&incidentNumber=K52767 For up-to-date information on evacuation alerts and orders, please visit: https:

24K views · 347 reactions | UPDATE: Incident Commander Benson Todd, who is supporting the BC Wildfire Service as part of an Australian Incident Management Team (IMT), provides an overview of recent activity and current operations on the Nk’Mip Creek Wildfire (K52061), located in the vicinity of Osoyoos and Oliver. | BC Wildfire Service | Facebook