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 […]
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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 […]
“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 […]
“Urgent Wildfire Threat Triggers Immediate Evacuation of Two Lytton First Nation Reserves”
The Lytton First Nation issued an evacuation order for two of its reserves on Thursday due to the nearby Cantilever Bar wildfire. The fire, estimated […]
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 […]
“Raging Wildfire Shuts Down Key Highway Near Kelowna, Sparks Emergency Alert”
Highway 97 is closed Wednesday after wildfire started burning out of control between West Kelowna and Peachland to the south. The Drought Hill fire, discovered […]
“Community on Edge as ‘Very Scary’ Blaze Engulfs Area Near Lytton, BC Wildfire Service Reports”
The BC Wildfire Service says the blaze that triggered evacuation alerts for properties in the Lytton area is “very scary” for the Interior community that was almost […]
“Raging Wildfire Threatens Lytton: Province Mobilizes Bold Action Plan to Combat Flames”
The harsh heat settling in across B.C. is causing some serious concerns for crews on the frontlines of a wildfire that’s already grown to 150 […]
“Raging Wildfire Escalates North of Mission, Now ‘Out of Control,’ Says BCWS”
The City of Mission says a small wildfire broke out approximately 20 kilometres to the north on Mount Crickmer Wednesday. In a post on social […]
“Thunderstorm Alert: Rising Threat of Wildfires in BC’s Interior”
Wildfire concerns are escalating across B.C.’s Interior on Monday. Environment Canada issued thunderstorm warnings across the Okanagan, South Thompson, and Nicola regions. Forecasters say strong […]