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Eyes in the sky temporarily shut down wildfire fighting operation near Nakusp


by Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Wednesday July 14 2021
People operating unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) on Saturday, July 10 near the Kimbol Lake fire 10 kilometres east of Nakusp forced BC Wildfire Service staff to temporarily halt air operations Wikimedia Commons photo.
The use of civilian drones near Nakusp has caused some problems for those fighting wildfires.
Although the use of drones near a wildfire is strictly prohibited and illegal, it may not be widely known. People operating unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) on Saturday, July 10 near the Kimbol Lake fire 10 kilometres east of Nakusp forced BC Wildfire Service staff to temporarily halt air operations. ....

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Modified Response Fires Burning in the Southeast Fire Centre


by Contributor on Tuesday July 13 2021
There are currently 69 fires burning throughout the Southeast Fire Centre.
 In the 2021 fire season, there have been 209 fires in the Southeast Fire Centre, with 69 fires currently active. The BC Wildfire Service is aware of these fires and is prioritizing and responding to them accordingly.
BC Wildfire Service response officers have assessed and classified some of these fires as modified response or monitor fires based on a mix of factors including but not limited to, challenges to crew safety, distance from communities, and inoperable terrain.
Once a fire has been classified as modified response, a fire analysis is developed. This analysis will identify trigger points that will prompt officers to reassess the fire and put a predetermined suppression plan in place. ....

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