Wildfire Evacuation
-
What is covered under wildfire home insurance?Saskatchewan insurance companies along with the IBC say they are here to help support people during this difficult time.FireJun 6, 2025
-
Hay River, N.W.T. in ‘much better condition’ following evacuation: mayorThe territory's government said late Friday night that neither Hay River's town centre nor any of the most populated residential neighborhoods have been damagedCanadaAug 26, 2023
-
Communities cut off by wildfire closures receive much needed helpA barge carrying supplies arrived in St. Ives and Anglemont, B.C. Friday as the communities have been cutoff of power and supplies for days.CanadaAug 26, 2023
![]()
-
B.C. Wildfires: Travel and hotel restrictions lifting for West KelownaThe B.C. government is lifting the last of the restrictions it imposed on travel to B.C.'s Southern Interior at midnight, saying the wildfire crisis has eased sufficiently.FireAug 24, 2023
![]()
-
N.W.T. wildfire strategy shifts into direct attack with more favourable weatherCooler temperatures, rain and favourable winds this weekend are providing the opportunity to shift fire strategy from defence to offence.FireAug 21, 2023
![]()
-
B.C. declares state of emergency amid ‘worst wildfire season in our province’s history’The update comes with the province in the grips of what is expected to be the most dangerous 48 hours of year's wildfire season.FireAug 18, 2023
![]()
-
Wildfires force evacuations on both sides of B.C.’s Adams LakeWildfires on both sides of Adams Lake in the B.C. Interior have prompted evacuation orders as crews continue to battle the blazes over the long weekend.WeatherAug 7, 2023
![]()
-
Evacuation orders, alerts issued for wildfire west of Lillooet, B.C.Residents have been ordered out of a handful of properties, while people living in about 100 more have been told to be ready to leave on a moment's notice.FireJul 20, 2023
![]()
-
At least 7 homes lost, nearly 100 displaced as wildfire near Cranbrook growsThe local First Nation says at least seven dwellings have been destroyed, while the BC Wildfire Service says the St. Mary's River wildfire has grown to 850 hectares in size.FireJul 19, 2023
![]()
-
Alberta wildfires: Metis settlement asks province for 2nd access roadRaymond Supernault, chair of the East Prairie Metis Settlement, says if a fire starts in the north end of the settlement, it would block the only road and trap the community.CanadaJul 19, 2023
![]()
