BC Wildfire Service crews and our many partners conduct fuel management projects to improve forest health. We regularly remove dry, dead grasses and shrubs making it easier for new, healthier vegetation to grow in. A huge benefit of fuel management projects is that they reduce wildfire risk. Similarly, you can reduce the wildfire risk around your home by doing your own fuel management, like keeping a short and well irrigated lawn. Long, dry grass ignites easily, and grass fires spread quickly, i

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With the arrival of sustained winds from the north, crews are observing aggressive fire behaviour on all wildfires within the North Peace Region. At this time, heavy smoke is impacting visibility to surrounding areas. Crews have withdrawn from the Stoddart Creek and Red Creek wildfires due to aggressive fire behaviour and resulting smoke and poor visibility. Structure protection personnel are continuing to assess properties and set-up structure protection southeast of the Stoddart Creek wildfire