Canada Wildfires 2024

Wildfire south of Princeton grows past 7,000 hectares

The fire has been burning since July 18

Aug 11, 2024 9:55 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Crews stop wildfire threat at Valemount; evacuation order reduced to alert

An Emergency Alert had been issued to evacuate Saturday evening

Aug 10, 2024 7:58 PM Read more >

Successful small-scale ignition on North Okanagan wildfire

A planned ignition is currently underway at the 716-hectare blaze

Aug 10, 2024 7:30 PM Read more >

Wildfire on west side of Okanagan Lake near Fintry now under control

The fire is currently spot sized and out of control

Aug 10, 2024 6:16 PM Read more >

Long-term care residents evacuated from Ashcroft return home after three weeks

Residents of Jackson House long-term care in Ashcroft were evacuated on July 19 because of Shetland Creek wildfire

Aug 10, 2024 5:30 PM Read more >

400-plus lightning strikes spark 8 new wildfires: BC Wildfire Services

The BC Wildfire service says four of the new fires are burning west of the Witset community

Aug 10, 2024 3:26 PM Read more >

‘Bold and brilliant:’ Loved ones remember firefighter killed fighting Jasper blaze

Kitchen’s family is also eligible to apply for a $100,000 memorial fund

Aug 10, 2024 10:04 AM Read more >

Wildfire reported near Harrison Mills

Wildfire is south of community, caused by lightning

Aug 9, 2024 12:53 PM Read more >

No overnight growth for 700-hectare North Okanagan wildfire

The Wildfire of Note is still an estimated 700 hectares in size

Aug 9, 2024 12:05 PM Read more >

Parks Canada’s lease system, building rules could delay Jasper rebuild

Each property owner in Jasper is a leaseholder with the Crown

Aug 9, 2024 11:56 AM Read more >