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‘Zombie fires’ burning in northeastern B.C., some sparked years agoFireJan 8An overwintering fire, which is also known as a zombie fire, burns deep into the ground in the different soil levels and sparks back up in the next fire season. -
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Cooler temps to help fight Munro Lake wildfire, most evacuation orders downgradedFireSep 29, 2025 -
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Peachland wildfire: 325 on evacuation order, more than 1,000 on evacuation alertFireSep 26, 2025 -
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Wildfire risk in B.C. remains high due to heat wave and droughtFireSep 19, 2025
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CanadaB.C. has a number of overwintering or ‘zombie’ fires burning -
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FireFire crews out in force in Kelowna’s Knox Mountain Park -
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FireCanadian Wildfire Conference shows off latest wildfire suppression technology -
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FireMunro Lake wildfire update -
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Global News at Noon BCMost evacuation orders downgraded for the Munro Lake wildfire -
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CanadaWildfire forces Peachland families to flee their homes -
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CanadaPeachland wildfire forces quick evacuations -
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CanadaWildfire burning near Peachland prompts evacuation order, alert -
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FireWest Kelowna deals with more grass fires -
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NewsSuspicious West Kelowna fires investigated -
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EnvironmentB.C. wildfire warns of fire risk remains high across the province -
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CrimeCoquihalla and Highway 1 reopens
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Wildfire risk in B.C. remains high due to heat wave and droughtThere are currently more than 120 wildfires in the province, 10 per cent of which are burning out of control, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service.FireSep 19, 2025
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Crews scramble to contain B.C. wildfires, new evacuation orders issuedThere are still close to 150 wildfires still burning across British Columbia, and as new ones break out, hundreds more people forced have been forced to flee their homes.FireSep 6, 2025
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Weather must change before air quality statements in B.C. can be lifted: Environment CanadaThe special air quality statements that were issued for much of British Columbia this week are expected to remain in place throughout the weekend and into early next week.HealthSep 6, 2025
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Coquihalla Highway closed again due to vehicle fire south of MerrittDrive BC said due to the wildfire remaining in the area, no stopping is allowed along the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt.TrafficSep 5, 2025
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B.C. wildfires force more evacuations, local state of emergencyWildfires burning around B.C. have prompted more evacuation orders and alerts, along with a local state of emergency. The Coquihalla Highway also remains closed.FireSep 5, 2025
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Air quality warning remains in place across most of B.C. due to wildfire smokePeople exposed to wildfire smoke may experience mild and common symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches or a mild cough.FireSep 5, 2025
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BC Wildfire Service aircraft hit by illegal drone in restricted airspaceThe BC Wildfire Service says one of its firefighting aircraft has been struck by a civilian drone that was being illegally flown in restricted airspace.FireSep 4, 2025
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Video captures terrifying drive on Coquihalla Highway as wildfire ragesVideo shared with Global News shows flames and dark smoke ahead, but as the drive continues, red and orange flames appear on both sides of the highway.FireSep 4, 2025
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B.C.’s wildfire season ramps up: Major highway closed, heavy smoke blankets areasThe Mine Creek fire, burning north of Hope, is now mapped at 1,900 hectares and forced the closure of the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt on Wednesday afternoon.FireSep 4, 2025
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Coquihalla Highway remains closed between Hope and Merritt due to wildfireThe BC Wildfire Service said the Mine Creek fire is threatening the highway and that the Ministry of Transportation had closed the route at its recommendation.FireSep 3, 2025
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