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It’s a waiting game for evacuees in northeastern B.C. as thousands watch wildfires, hoping they don’t move any closer to their homes. As Alissa Thibault reports, as the fires grow, all eyes are on the forecast.

A former B.C. Forests Minister has some suggestions on how the province could better manage the wildfire situation Doug Donaldson discusses says our current methods are outdated.

The B.C. and federal governments are warning that large parts of the province are already seeing serious drought and wildfire conditions. Kylie Stanton reports.

Matthew MacDonald, Lead Weather Forecaster for the BC Wildfire Service, discusses whether an early start to the wildfire season increases the potential for increased wildfire activity throughout the year.

Residents of Fort Nelson and the surrounding area remain in a holding pattern as the Parker Lake wildfire grows — but at this point — not towards the town. As Andrea Macpherson reports, as threatening wildfires appear to be starting earlier and earlier each year in this province, experts say it’s time to change our...

The strong winds that were expected Wednesday, didn’t materialize, but the Parker Lake wildfire continues to threaten Fort Nelson. Northern Rockies Regional Municipality Mayor Rob Fraser says the area isn’t out of the woods yet.

With all signs pointing to a hot, dry season ahead, BC Forests Minister Bruce Ralston discusses what the province is doing to mitigate, and manage the wildfire threat.

In the southern interior, another wildfire is growing quickly — prompting an evacuation alert. The Truax Creek Wildfire has grown to 183 hectares and is burning out of control on the south side of Carpenter Lake, about 85 kilometres northwest of Lillooet.

Preparing for the worst and hoping for the best. That’s the message from officials focusing on the Parker Lake wildfire, now just 2.5 kilometres from Fort Nelson, B.C. The wildfire exploded over the weekend and has now burned more than 5200 hectares. Andrea Macpherson reports.

The mayor of a northeast B.C. community threatened by wildfires is warning people who stayed behind in the evacuation zone to stay on their properties and not share images of fire destruction on social media. Paul Johnson has the story.

The first publication from the University of Victoria’s POLIS project recommends a massive expansion of British Columbia’s wildfire prevention efforts. Emily Lazatin has the latest.

The parents of a B.C. boy who died of an asthma attack aggravated by wildfire smoke have launched a project they hope will keep others safe. This as a Canadian expert sounds the alarm about the dangers of wildfire smoke. John Hua reports.

British Columbia’s auditor general says his office will probe the province’s response to the Lytton wildfire and its roles and responsibilities for recovery, including funding and challenges with the rebuild.

The B.C. government says the wildfire situation has eased somewhat in the Fort Nelson area, but not enough to lift the evacuation orders for the municipality and the local First Nation. Aaron McArthur has the latest.

A wildfire threatening Fort Nelson has managed to stay away from the town’s outskirts — so far. But the Parker Lake fire has grown over the last day. And as Andrea Macpherson reports, another wildfire further south is also prompting evacuations.

More than 1,800 hectares have gone up in flames in B.C. since April 1, lending an increased urgency to measures to prevent wildfires. As Aaron McArthur reports, critics say the province needs to do more.

A local aerial firefighting team is gearing up ahead of what’s expected to be another challenging wildfire season. 2023 was the most destructive wildfire season in B.C.’s history. As Aaron McArthur reports, one of the world’s largest aerial firefighting fleets based in Abbotsford is using simulators to plan their next moves.

It is a shockingly early start to the wildfire season in B.C. and it’s predicted to get worse. As Cassidy Mosconi reports, experts say the province needs to do more now to mitigate the risk, before things really heat up.

Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Bowinn Ma discusses the measures the provincial government is taking to combat climate emergencies, such as extreme flooding and more severe wildfire seasons.

As British Columbia deals with the dual threat of a prolonged drought and record-breaking temperatures, the province is bracing for what could be another destructive wildfire season. As Neetu Garcha reports, officials are warning people earlier than ever.