Canada Wildfires 2024

FireSmart meeting abruptly adjourned by Shetland Creek Wildfire

Damador Paquette said many residents evacuated to Cache Creek as a FireSmart meeting was cut short by wildfire.

Jul 18, 2024 4:10 PM Read more >

Wildfire season heating up as B.C. sees spike in blazes in Interior

Evacuation orders issued around Spences Creek as two wildfires merge Wednesday

Jul 18, 2024 11:08 AM Read more >

Fast-moving fire triggers evacuation order south of Ashcroft

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has issued an evacuation order for 76 properties in the Venables Valley area

Jul 18, 2024 12:55 AM Read more >

Thunderstorms with a risk of wildfires loom in B.C. forecast

Wind and lightning following recent heat has officials on alert, particularly in the east

Jul 17, 2024 1:02 PM Read more >

First Nation orders evacuation as B.C. wildfire near Spences Bridge grows

The area is currently under an extreme heat warning

Jul 17, 2024 10:02 AM Read more >

Reinforcements from Down Under headed to B.C. to help wildfire effort

Crews from Australia and New Zealand expected to arrive on Friday

Jul 16, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Wildfire near Ashcroft explodes in size to 50 hectares

Two other lightning caused wildfires are also out of control nearby

Jul 15, 2024 7:02 PM Read more >

Rolling thunder raises red flag for B.C.’s wildfire battle

Storms and wind forecast for mid-week, south-central, southeast B.C. still facing high heat

Jul 15, 2024 5:15 PM Read more >

Update: Wildfire east of Agassiz closes down highway lane

12 wildfires reported in Agassiz-Harrison this year to date

Jul 15, 2024 9:10 AM Read more >

B.C. Wildfire Service says several new fires ignited by lightning since Friday

Brush fire also started by youth setting off fireworks near Nanaimo

Jul 14, 2024 10:08 AM Read more >