Tag: BC Wildfire Service

Swiss-Canadian film maker showcasing 2018 Southside Wildfire secures five screenings in Vanderhoof

Community Brendan Pawliw - October 8, 2026

The film screenings are slated for October 23rd, 24th, 27th, 28th and 29th at the Grand Reo Theatre.

Evacuation alert issued for Endako by Regional District

Wildfires Logan Flint - August 26, 2026

The Regional District of Bulkley Nechako has issued an evacuation alert for Wildfire G41970 eight kilometres west of Fraser Lake.

Category 2 and 3 open fire being issued in parts of P.G. Fire Centre

Wildfires Zachary Barrowcliff - August 19, 2026

Starting at noon tomorrow (Thursday), Category 2 and 3 open burning will be prohibited in the Stuart Nechako Forest District, excluding areas within municipal boundaries.

Clinton residents and potential B.C. travelers get good news from province

Wildfires Teryn Midzain - August 15, 2026

The Villagers of Clinton are being told they can begin returning home at 8:00 a.m. today (Saturday).

REPLAY: Premier David Eby speaks in Penticton on Okanagan wildfires – Aug. 12

Wildfires John White - August 12, 2026

Premier David Eby is scheduled to hold a media availability Wednesday afternoon in Penticton with local officials as wildfire response efforts remain active across the Okanagan.

Penticton Indian Band chief urges governments to prioritize wildfire preparedness

Wildfires John White - August 10, 2026

The chief of the Penticton Indian Band is urging the provincial and federal governments to prioritize wildfire preparedness to help protect communities across B.C., including those in the Okanagan threatened by increasingly large fires.

‘It’s a monumental task’: B.C. Wildfire crews face major fight on Bald Range blaze

Wildfires Darin Bain - August 10, 2026

The fight against the 15,590-hectare Bald Range wildfire is a “monumental task,” BC Wildfire Service incident commander Hugh Murdoch said during a Monday night emergency briefing, with crews facing a vast fireground and active fire behaviour around Summerland.

Vernon area couple evacuated to Prince George says preparedness is key

Wildfires Darin Bain - August 10, 2026

"It's a constant worry about the fires and how fast they can turn, so you're always sort of sitting on edge worrying what's going to happen, but then when you see the devastation in Summerland and how fast that happened, it really drives it home how suddenly your life can be changed in a not good way."

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Penticton mayor says community rallying to support wildfire evacuees

Wildfires Emily Joveski - August 9, 2026

Penticton’s mayor said officials are watching the wind direction as the out-of-control Bald Range wildfire prompts evacuation orders and alerts for nearby areas.

Vernon-adjacent wildfire being held as evacuation restrictions ease

Wildfires John White - August 8, 2026

The Bradley Creek wildfire near Vernon, B.C. is now classified as being held, according to the BC Wildfire Service, as evacuation restrictions ease in parts of the North Okanagan.

Felker Fire South of Williams Lake remains 4,217 hectares in size and Being Held

Wildfires Pat Matthews - August 5, 2026

BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) said their 172 ground crews are focused on mopping up on all flanks of the fire, extending their hose lay around the fire and pushing a 50 to 100 foot wet line around the fire perimeter.

More than 100 Mexican firefighters arriving to assist in fighting Pear Lake Wildfire

Wildfires Pat Matthews - August 4, 2026

Fire Information Officer at the Big Bar Complex Karley Desrosiers said they have upwards of 50 pieces of heavy equipment, several water tenders and around 500 wildland and structural firefighters from across the Province and Alberta.

Big Bar Complex wildfires see growth with erratic winds in the South Cariboo

Wildfires Teryn Midzain - August 2, 2026

The Cariboo Regional District and Thompson-Nicola Regional District have evacuation alerts for these fire areas, and residents along both the North and South sides of Green Lake.

PG Fire Centre says August long weekend not the time to be careless outdoors

Wildfires Brendan Pawliw - July 30, 2026

Province-wide, there are 129 active blazes in B.C. - four of which are of note including the Pear Lake Wildfire in the Cariboo which is 73,217 hectares in size and has led to four Evacuation Alerts and six Evacuation Orders.

BC Wildfire Service keeping an eye on weather at the Pear Lake wildfire

Wildfires Pat Matthews - July 28, 2026

Fire Information Officer Paula Walbauer said yesterday (July 27) the fire continued to be active along the northern flank both in the White Lake area and the Chasm area.

Significant & coordinated 24 hour response to the Felker fire kept fire growth to a minimum

Wildfires Pat Matthews - July 28, 2026

Fire Information Officer Madison Dahl says heavy equipment and ground crews continue to focus on improving expanding guards on the northwest corner moving south securing the western flank and moving east there will be containment lines on the northern edge.

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