Wildfires spark evacuation alert for Endako, B.C.
Evacuation alerts have been issued for properties near two wildfires burning out of control in central B.C., including the small community of Endako, as fears of a long wildfire season in the province start to materialize.
Weather
Apr 22
Evacuation alert issued for Fort McMurray and Saprae Creek
At around 9 p.m. Thursday, Alberta Wildfire said it was responding to an out-of-control wildfire about 28 kilometres southwest of Fort McMurray.
Fire
May 10
Wildfire prompts evacuation alert for Saprae Creek Estates in northeastern Alberta
The Regional Municipality Of Wood Buffalo issued a wildfire evacuation alert Sunday afternoon for Saprae Creek Estates due to the potential of a nearby wildfire spreading.
Environment
Apr 21
Wildfire brought under control in Lac Ste. Anne County, evacuation alert dropped
It's dry, windy and warming up in Alberta, where the risk of wildfires was put on display Monday when a rural area near Onoway was briefly told to be prepared to evacuate.
Fire
Apr 22
Northeastern Alberta wildfire near Saprae Creek now being held, evacuation alert dropped
A wildfire that broke out Sunday near the northeastern Alberta hamlet of Saprae Creek is now being held, and an evacuation alert that was issued Sunday has been dropped.
Fire
Apr 23
Alberta wildfires: evacuation orders, fire bans and wildfire status
Here is everything you need to know about evacuation alerts and orders in Alberta, wildfire status, and fire advisories, restrictions and bans.
Fire
Apr 25
Wildfire evacuation order lifted for homes on Cold Lake First Nation
Residents of a community in eastern Alberta who were told to flee their homes late Monday afternoon due to a wildfire in the area have been allowed to return home.
Fire
Apr 22
B.C. wildfire season off to early start with more than 100 already burning
Wildfire season is off to an early start in B.C.'s central Interior and Cariboo regions, with at least one fire listed as out of control and continuing to grow in the Quesnel area.
Fire
Apr 22
Out-of-control wildfire in northeastern Alberta believed to be 67 hectares
A wildfire is burning out of control in northeastern Alberta, approximately 4.5 kilometres east of Saprae Creek Estates in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.
Canada
Apr 22
Northwest Alberta residents return home after wildfire evacuation near Peace River
Residents who were forced to flee their homes earlier this week due to a wildfire in northwestern Alberta are returning home.
Fire
Apr 25
Regional District hosts Penticton emergency preparedness town hall
The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen hosted an emergency preparedness town hall in Penticton, B.C., on Monday.
Canada
Apr 30
CFB Wainwright conducting prescribed burn in eastern Alberta
It may appear to be a wildfire, but a large plume of smoke spotted in eastern Alberta actually came from a prescribed burn being conducted at the Wainwright Garrison.
Fire
Apr 24
B.C. preparing for increased wildfire risk in northeastern region
Forests minister Bruce Ralston said the province is preemptively setting up a wildfire command centre in the Fort Nelson area, ahead of the coming weekend.
Environment
May 9
Officials working on re-entry plan for wildfire evacuees near Peace River
Some residents of an area in northwestern Alberta were issued an evacuation order on Tuesday because of the threat posed by a wildfire burning in the region.
Fire
Apr 24
Despite rain in some areas, wildfire risk in northwestern Alberta remains extreme
With temperatures set to warm up this weekend, Albertans are being warned that the danger in the northwest is still extreme.
Fire
May 9
Pemberton flood evacuation order downgraded, but dozens of homes still on alert
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District announced the alert expansion to include 33 new properties, with the majority being located on the Sea-to-Sky Highway.
Environment
Jan 31
Fort Nelson under evacuation order due to wildfire
By Friday evening, the fire had grown to 800 hectares in size and was listed as "out of control." It is suspected to be human-caused.
Fire
8 hours
Be prepared: Winnipeggers should plan ahead for emergencies, experts say
It's Emergency Preparedness Week, and local experts are reminding Winnipeggers to plan ahead.
Canada
May 7
Grande Prairie County No. 1 placed under evacuation order due to wildfire
The wildfire is burning about 4 kilometres east of Teepee Creek, at approximately Range Road 31 and Township Road 740. The fire is moving away from the community.
Fire
7 hours
Kenya floods: 40 dead in dam collapse after heavy rain
Heavy rains have been pounding the country since mid-March and the Meteorology Department has warned of more rainfall. The flooding already killed nearly 100 people.
World
Apr 29
