Canada Wildfires 2024

UPDATE: Harrison Mills wildfire shows no significant growth

Lightning struck tree, igniting small fire

Aug 12, 2024 11:23 AM Read more >

Jasper evacuees can start returning home Friday

5,000 residents were forced out last month due as fires destroyed 1/3 of the town’s buildings

Aug 12, 2024 6:40 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Evacuation order downgraded to alert near Hullcar Mountain wildfire

The blaze remains at an estimated 716 hectares in size

Aug 11, 2024 12:16 PM Read more >

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 >