BC Wildfire Evacuations

• B.C.’s wildfires have already burned more hectares this year than 16 of last 20 seasons

  The shutdown of Vancouver Island's Highway 4 due to wildfire is a concern as it is the only major route connecting Port Alberni with the rest of the island, beyond logging roads.

  Fire

  Jun 8, 2023
  
• Wildfire crews gear up to battle Fort St. John fire complex

  While the area of main concern remains the Prince George Fire Centre, with six wildfires of note, there are 60 wildfires burning in the province at this time.

  Fire

  May 16, 2023
  
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• 15 puppies being cared for after owner forced to escape B.C. wildfire

  "During such a stressful time, they have helped take one thing off my plate while I wait to return home," the owner of the pups said.

  Canada

  Aug 27, 2021
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• With more than 270 wildfires burning in B.C., cooler weather provided little relief

  The White Rock Lake fire, estimated to be 55,700 hectares in size now, remains the most concerning for crews and residents in B.C. at this time.

  Weather

  Aug 9, 2021
• ‘These firefighters nearly paid with their lives’: B.C. minister blasts those who didn’t evacuate

  The BC Wildfire Service said firefighters on the front lines had to abandon fighting the fire and rescue the people who were trapped by the flames Thursday night.

  Canada

  Aug 6, 2021
• Wildfires grow in B.C.: Highway closed and RCMP on alert near Vernon

  In the Cariboo, crews continue to battle the North East 100 Mile Complex consisting of 17 wildfires, including the Canim Lake wildfire and the Flat Lake wildfire.

  Canada

  Aug 5, 2021
• White Rock Lake wildfire destroys buildings in Monte Lake

  The White Rock Lake fire has destroyed buildings in the town of Monte Lake while forcing hundreds more evacuations and scorching 325 square kilometers.

  Canada

  Aug 5, 2021
• B.C. wildfire update Tuesday: Concerns after residents refuse to heed evacuation orders

  The Thompson Nicola Regional District confirmed Tuesday the Sparks Lake fire has prompted the evacuation order of 295 addresses and the evacuation alert of 394 addresses.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2021
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• B.C. wildfire update Friday: Sirens sound as warning as fires threaten communities

  Fire crews battling the massive Thomas Creek wildfire near Okanagan Falls are asking boaters to give them more space to operate on Skaha and Vaseux Lakes.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2021
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• B.C. residents remain on high alert with 49 wildfires sparked in just 48 hours

  The greatest risk of lightning in the Southern Interior Friday will be in the Columbia region in the afternoon, Global BC meteorologist Mark Madryga said.

  Canada

  Jul 2, 2021