Fire department and B.C. Wildfire Service crews extinguishing fire in ‘extremely difficult terrain’
Nine-hectare wildfire in Green Mountain area classified as out-of-control
There are currently three active wildfires in Washington
This technology could assist with future firefighting operations
‘Larger open burns pose an unnecessary risk and could detract from wildfire detection’
Stepping up prescribed burns is part of the provincial strategy
There were 17 new fires started on Sunday