Fires In BC

• Wildfire northwest of Pemberton remains classified as out of control

  While it is burning 43 kilometres northwest of Pemberton, the fire is visible to Pemberton, Gold Bridge and the surrounding areas.

  Fire

  Jul 3, 2023
  
• B.C. wildfire crews on high alert and summer is still weeks away

  There are 43 wildfires that are considered out of control, including the Donnie Creek wildfire near Fort St. John and wildfire crews around B.C. are on high alert.

  Fire

  Jun 5, 2023
  
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• Skaha Creek wildfire: Penticton Indian Band issues evacuation alert

  According to officials, the Penticton Indian Band evacuation alert affects approximately 240 properties.

  Environment

  Aug 31, 2021
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• B.C.’s White Rock Lake wildfire: Smoke, flames from massive planned burn will last days

  The massive burn near Vernon, B.C., created an eye-popping plume of smoke on Monday that could be seen from many kilometres away.

  Environment

  Aug 31, 2021
• Volunteers begin sifting through ashes of Lytton, B.C. fire for family heirlooms

  Team Rubicon Canada was formed in the aftermath of the devastating 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire.

  Canada

  Aug 29, 2021
• Another 3 B.C. wildfires ‘being held,’ but 236 still active across province

  The "being held" classification means the fires aren't expected to expand beyond their current boundaries amid forecast conditions.

  Environment

  Aug 28, 2021
• Two key B.C. wildfires ‘being held;’ officials optimistic more evacuation orders could lift

  As of Thursday, there were 243 fires burning across the province, with 3,745 properties under evacuation orders.

  Environment

  Aug 26, 2021
• Wildfire burning near Ladysmith, B.C. grows to 70 hectares overnight

  A FortisBC property near the fire has been ordered to evacuate, while 20 nearby residential properties have been placed under an evacuation alert.

  Environment

  Aug 20, 2021
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• Mount Law wildfire: West Kelowna residents hold drive-by parade for firefighters

  ‘They’ve worked so hard, there have been fires everywhere and we just want to share our appreciation and our gratitude for local firefighters.’

  Environment

  Aug 20, 2021
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• B.C. First Nation to work with BC Wildfire Service as part of ‘initial attack fire crew’

  The Simpcw First Nation has signed an agreement with the B.C. Wildfire Service to get local boots into the bush as soon as a fire is reported.

  Environment

  Aug 20, 2021