A fire in a row house on Saturday evening claimed the life of one man and seriously injured a woman in the Sainte-Foy area of […]
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“Urgent Evacuation Expands as Raging Wesley Ridge Wildfire Closes in on Qualicum Beach Homes”
Residents of Little Qualicum River Village on Vancouver Island are evacuating as an out-of-control wildfire threatens their homes. The Regional District of Nanaimo has expanded […]
Fire Near Lytton Stabilizes, No Growth Reported in 48 Hours, BC Wildfire Service Confirms
Some positive news on the wildfire front Saturday: there has not been any significant growth in the Cantilever Bar fire near Lytton over the past […]
“Rising Danger: Vacant Buildings in Vancouver Pose Increasing Safety Threat, Officials Warn”
Buildings left vacant as they await demolition or renovation are posing an increasing safety concern around Vancouver, and the system in place for dealing with […]
Firefighters Battle Blaze in West Vancouver’s Posh British Properties Area
A house fire has broken out in West Vancouver’s British Properties Friday. 1130 NewsRadio callers first reported smoke coming from the residence along Westhill Place […]
“Wildfire Crisis Explodes in B.C. Following Scorching Heatwave”
The number of wildfires in British Columbia has almost doubled in just a week. Multiple days in a row of hot, dry weather have seen […]
“Okanagan Wineries Under Threat as Wildfires Rage: Vineyards Face Uncertain Future”
Wineries across the Okanagan are expressing concern as new and aggressive wildfires are burning at what is a critical time in the summer growing season. […]
Peachland Mayor Praises Heroic Efforts Amidst Rapid Wildfire Expansion to 57 Hectares
After a night of aggressive firefighting, there are some positive updates coming from Peachland Thursday. Mayor Patrik van Minsel says overnight efforts by BC Wildfire […]
Breaking: SPVM Launches Investigation into Mysterious Blaze at Central Montreal Tower
The cause of a major fire that took place in downtown Montreal on Tuesday will be investigated by the SPVM. The fire department was called […]
Did a Bird’s Snack Ignite a Wild Brush Fire in Ashcroft?
British Columbia is in the thick of fire season, and you’ll often hear from officials that many wildfires are caused by humans. But crews in […]