Wildfire Risk

• Warmer-than-normal summer could exacerbate wildfire risk: Environment Canada

  It will be a warmer-than-normal summer across much of Canada, which means there could also be a lot more wildfires, according to Environment Canada's 2025 summer forecast.

  Weather

  Jun 10, 2025
  
• Okanagan placed at a drought level two

  High temperatures and low rain levels have caused the Okanagan's drought level to be put at a level two. These dry conditions present hazards for both humans and the environment.

  Environment

  Jul 21, 2024
  
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• Officials in South Okanagan warning against annual high-school grad bush parties

  With increased risks of fire, Penticton, B.C., officials are warning graduating high school students off the tradition of the Sunset Party to celebrate the end of the school year.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2024
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• N.S. supreme court justice dismisses motion to cancel Lake Pisiquid emergency order

  Justice Scott Norton heard arguments on Tuesday over a motion to put a stop to the emergency order surrounding Lake Pisiquid, an artificial reservoir.

  Environment

  Jul 18, 2023
• North Vancouver wildfire considered held, human cause now suspected

  The Seymour River wildfire was discovered around 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday in a remote area of the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, and has been ruled human-caused.

  Fire

  Jul 14, 2023
• Twin Lakes, B.C. home outside fire protection area burns down

  Twin Lakes is outside of the service area of the Kaleden Volunteer Fire Department and is not serviced by any fire department. A home on fire Thursday burned to the ground.

  Fire

  Jul 6, 2023
• Concerns grow as dry June sets the stage for a hot Okanagan fire season

  BC Wildfire, as well as local fire services across the valley, have been warning residents about how this year's hot, dry spring could turn into a fiery summer.

  Weather

  Jun 27, 2023
• Alberta wildfire-mapping tool points out where communities are at risk

  By tracking pathways of fuel sources, Alberta researchers are helping communities in the likely line of wildfire to better prepare for disaster.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2023
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• Bus fire in Chilliwack closes roads and cuts power to thousands

  According to the City of Chilliwack, a fire that closed Vedder Mountain Road and caused power outages early Thursday is now largely contained.

  Fire

  Jun 8, 2023
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• 1 wildfire in northeast B.C. has burned nearly twice as much land as entire 2022 season

  BC Wildfire Service lead forecaster Matt MacDonald said the Donnie Creek fire has now scorched more than 231,000 hectares of land.

  Fire

  Jun 2, 2023