Ongoing Wildfire Crisis Across B.C.
British Columbia continues to battle multiple large-scale wildfires affecting communities across the province, with several major fires raging in the Fraser Canyon and Interior regions. Highway closures remain in effect, evacuation alerts have been issued for hundreds of properties, and local firefighting crews have been deployed to assist with containment efforts.
B.C. provincial state of emergency ends as wildfire risk remains elevated
The province lifted its emergency powers declaration Thursday after 19 days, though evacuation orders stay in place and conditions...
Ainslie Creek wildfire at 64,674 hectares as Highway 1 closure continues through Fraser Canyon
Wildfire showing growth on southwest flank; Thompson-Nicola Regional District has issued evacuation order for 61 properties.
North Shore firefighters deployed to B.C. Interior wildfires as ranchers lose homes and livestock
District of North Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services assist with Interior blazes while ranchers in southern and central B.C. band together...
B.C. wildfires force 118 more properties onto evacuation alert near Highway 5
The Ainslie Creek wildfire continues advancing on multiple fronts, with the province expanding alerts as flames approach major highways...
B.C. wildfires close multiple highways as three major fires rage in Fraser Canyon
Highway 1 is closed for 45 km between Spuzzum Creek and Jackass Summit; Highway 3 through Manning Park also closed. Evacuation orders...
Maple Ridge firefighters deployed to Big Bar Complex wildfire in B.C. Interior
Two Maple Ridge firefighters responded to one blaze en route Tuesday; department sends water tanker for 14-day commitment as wildfires...
B.C. wildfires affect over 6,300 properties under evacuation orders or alerts
Eighty-seven active wildfires are burning across the province as of Tuesday, with lightning storms sparking 79 per cent of new fires.
B.C. urged to prepare for wildfire evacuations and alerts
Emergency Management Minister Kelly Greene outlines evacuation readiness steps as province faces challenging wildfire season ahead.
Rain brings wildfire relief to region
Rain brings wildfire relief across B.C., but summer risk remains high
Weekend precipitation lowered danger ratings in key regions after an unusually dry spring increased fire activity.
