Fraser Canyon

• Fraser Canyon wildfires continue to threaten residents, property

  The Ainslie Creek fire is now estimated to be more than 15,500 hectares in size, and the Brunswick Creek fire across the river is now at an estimated 2,600 hectares.

  Fire

  Jul 10
  
• Out-of-control wildfire burning south of Hells Gate in Fraser Canyon

  The Ferrabee wildfire was discovered on Thursday on the east side of Highway 1. It is about 40 hectares and is believed to be human-caused, according to the BC Wildfire Service.

  Fire

  Apr 24
  
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• Highway 1 in Fraser Canyon to undergo overnight construction closure

  The closure will take place between the communities of Yale and Lytton, starting Tuesday at 9 p.m. and ending early Wednesday at 5 a.m.

  Traffic

  Jan 23, 2024
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• Six homes, dozens of structures lost in Kookipi Creek wildfire: Officials

  People returning to the area, which remains under evacuation alert, were warned that it remains hazardous from poor road conditions, dangerous trees and other post-fire hazards. 

  Fire

  Sep 6, 2023
• Air quality statement issued for parts of B.C.

  Environment Canada said air in the 100 Mile, B.C. Peace River, Cariboo, Fraser Canyon and Okanagan Valley regions could be impacted by wildfire smoke.

  Health

  Sep 3, 2023
• Fire camp setup underway in B.C.’s Boston Bar as Kookipi Creek wildfire grows

  Fraser Valley Regional District representatives went door-knocking Wednesday, distributing face masks and other resource information.

  Fire

  Aug 23, 2023
• Fraser Valley Regional District declares local state of emergency due to wildfire

  Evacuees are being directed to an emergency support services reception centre at Family Place 65250 Boston Bar Station Road in Boston Bar.

  Fire

  Aug 17, 2023
• B.C. weather: Heat warnings issued for Okanagan, Fraser Canyon

  For the weekend, the national weather agency is projecting more sunny skies and temperatures dropping into the low 30s.

  Weather

  Jul 19, 2023
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• Southern Interior residents should brace for smoky skies

  As hundreds of wildfires burn in B.C., air quality will be affected, and according to Environment Canada, local precipitation may only temporarily improve smoky conditions.

  Environment

  Jul 13, 2023
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• Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Okanagan, Shuswap

  The greater Vernon and Kelowna areas, as well as the Shuswap, Fraser Canyon and South Thompson regions, are currently potentially in the line of storms.

  Weather

  Jul 13, 2023