BC Wildfire Evacuee

• Not under an evacuation order? Stay home, says Emergency Management BC

  The agency says too many people are fleeing wildfire smoke, clogging up social services meant for genuine evacuees.

  Aug 25, 2018
  
• Surrey wildfire evacuee reception centre to remain open until at least September 1

  "It's a challenging building to keep cool and that's part of the reason why we chose 9 to 1 pm when we decided on reduced hours."

  Aug 8, 2017
  
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• Williams Lake mayor says city gearing up for possible homecoming

  "We're in the final stages of being ready. As soon as we get the clearance on the fire itself I think we will be able to bring people home."

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2017
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• B.C. wildfire evacuees question delays in relief money

  "That could be three to four days. I said that's not what immediate means. Immediate means now."

  Canada

  Jul 11, 2017
• Albertans rally to help B.C. wildfire evacuees

  After the destructive fires in Fort McMurray one year ago, Albertans know all too well what their neighbours in B.C. are experiencing as they flee their homes in mandatory wildfire evacuations.

  Canada

  Jul 9, 2017
• Alberta fire crews head to B.C. to battle wildfires

  Roughly 100 fire personnel from across Alberta are heading to B.C. to help that province fight a number of wildfires.

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2017
• B.C. wildfires 2017: How you can help

  With thousands of people displaced by wildfires burning across B.C’s interior and Cariboo regions, many are wondering how they can help those in need.

  Jul 8, 2017