After fuelling up their drip torches, BC Wildfire Service (BCWFS) workers wearing red jackets begin to lay fire to an area of dry forest ground in Nlaka’pamux territory.
Bringing back ancient Indigenous fire practices helps restore cultural connections, heal the land and strengthen communities.
More First Nations in B.C. are rediscovering the cultural use of controlled burning to protect communities from wildfires
Wildfires and their effects becoming year-round concern for community ravaged by 2023 St. Mary River blaze
British Columbia has a long history of wildfires. In recent years, we have experienced more frequent and severe wildfires, which will not be going away anytime soon. To adapt, we must be proactive and educate ourselves and our children about wildfire prevention and mitigation, including the benefits of tools like cultural burning and prescribed fire. […]
The Lytton Lot 47 Prescribed Fire Project Lytton is no stranger to fire. The remote village is located at the junction of the Fraser and Thompson Rivers in the high, dry mountains of BC’s interior, making it a hot spot for wildfires. The community has experienced numerous fire emergencies and evacuation orders over the years. […]
There are multiple histories and perspectives of fire governance in British Columbia’s history. From Indigenous-led fire stewardship when fire was respected, to the suppression of fire led by emergency response organizations, the way fire is governed and viewed has evolved dramatically in the last century. Historical policies of fire suppression and exclusion imposed by colonization […]
Planned ignitions are an important wildfire management tactic that can help to reduce the potential spread of an existing wildfire, but there are many misconceptions about how this tactic is used.
A prescribed burn saved lives and homes on this B.C. First Nation, offering a glimpse at firefighting’s future