Osprey Forest Operations Ltd.

05/15/2026

It's the biggest ever recorded and will impact us this year 😨

05/10/2026

We are responding to two new lightning caused wildfires in the 100 Mile House Zone. BC Wildfire Service crews are onsite at both locations with helicopters and air tankers supporting response operations as required.

For detailed information please visit the dedicated wildfire incident pages here:

Chasm Creek wildfire (C40298): https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incidents?fireYear=2026&incidentNumber=C40298&source=map

Wildfire C40300: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incidents?fireYear=2026&incidentNumber=C40300&source=map

Fuel conditions across the Cariboo Fire Centre reflect a combination of last summer’s drought severity, winter precipitation and recent warm, dry conditions. When lightning strikes, it may cause ignition but not immediately grow into a significant fire. A small amount of fire can remain underground or smoulder for several days, or even weeks, depending on fuel moisture. As the weather dries out and heats up, these hot spots can flare up to become full-fledged wildfires.

We ask that everyone exercise caution and continue to report new wildfire starts by calling 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on your mobile device, or by using the Report function in the BC Wildfire mobile app. Reporting a wildfire on the app lets you upload photos, which are incredible helpful and allow our operational staff to see what is burning, where it is burning and to dispatch the best response resources.

05/02/2026

Even if the spring feels mild, dead grass from last season is dry and can ignite easily. The Fine Fuel Moisture Code (FFMC) measures how easily fine surface fuels like grass and needles can catch and carry fire, and spring values are often high. The FFMC varies by region and topography, so conditions across B.C. may not be the same.

When it comes to grass fires, wind matters more than temperature. Wind dries fuels quickly and drives how fast a fire can spread. If it's a windy day, it's not a good day to burn.

Before any open burning:
📱Check whether burning is permitted in your area at gov.bc.ca/fireprohibitions
👀Never leave a fire unattended.
💦Have an adequate water supply and a hand tool, like a shovel, within reach at all times.
👉🏼When you're done, make sure your fire is fully extinguished and cold to the touch.
💻Review gov.bc.ca/saferburning to learn more

04/27/2026

We are currently responding to the Rowbotham Lake wildfire (V70149), located approximately four kilometres south of Coombs in the Mid Island Fire Zone. It is estimated at one hectare in size.

Fire behaviour is Rank 2, burning as a low vigour surface fire in fine fuels with some spotting into heavier timber. A combination of unit crew and initial attack personnel are responding along with aerial support from one helicopter and one airtanker group.

Smoke may be visible from the Alberni Highway (Highway 4A), parts of Island Highway (Highway 19) and surrounding communities along with activity from firefighting aircraft. This wildfire does not currently pose a threat to structures, critical infrastructure or public safety.

For further information on this wildfire, please refer to its incident page: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incidents?fireYear=2026&incidentNumber=V70149&source=list

Photo credit: Quinn Cunningham

04/08/2026

12/26/2025

Merry Christmas Osprey Crew, friends and families. We wish you all a happy, healthy New Year too. See you all in 2026, Ospreys 40th anniversary!!!

09/12/2025

Osprey is still actively deploying fire crews. If you’re experienced or have done your training to be a wildland firefighter contact us to find out about immediate oportunities to deploy to fight fire. [email protected]