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Global News
14-07-2025
- Climate
- Global News
Evacuation order rescinded, alerts remain due to wildfire near Princeton
The evacuation order has been rescinded and only an evacuation alert remains in place in connection with the August Lake wildfire burning near Princeton. The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Emergency Operations Centre said everyone under evacuation order could return home as of 11:30 a.m. on Monday, but must be ready to leave again at a moment's notice. There are now two evacuation alerts, totalling 84 properties, in place due to this fire. It is still mapped at 14 hectares and considered to be burning out of control. 'BC Wildfire is still working in and around that area, so just be mindful of crews on roadways, there will still be helicopters and airplanes in and around the area,' Sean Vaisler with the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen said. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Seventy-one active wildfires are burning in B.C., with five started in the last 24 hours. Story continues below advertisement The Placer Creek fire, located east of Manning Park, is currently burning 2,600 hectares. It was discovered on Saturday but has not forced any evacuation orders or alerts. The BC Wildfire Service said that while temperatures are cooler on Monday, warmer weather is set to return by Tuesday. Winds are also expected to pick up, meaning an increased risk of fire growth. Thunderstorms are also expected in the southern province, which could cause new fires to start. In Northern B.C., temperatures are continuing to climb with lower humidity expected for this week, the wildfire service said in an update. Some patchy winds are forecasted across the north, but winds should ease by the middle of this week. 1:52 Out-of-control August Lake wildfire burning outside of Princeton, B.C. Some areas of the province will see smokier conditions as a result of ongoing wildfires with heavy amounts concentrated in the Fort Nelson area, the BC Wildfire Service said. Story continues below advertisement Southern B.C. will also see a smoky haze because of the Similkameen fires and shifting winds.
National Post
07-07-2025
- Climate
- National Post
Wildfire prompts evacuation for several homes near Kelowna, B.C.
KELOWNA — An evacuation order has been issued for several homes at risk of a wildfire east of the airport in Kelowna, B.C. Article content The Regional District of Central Okanagan has ordered residents out of homes at seven addresses at risk from the Whelan Creek wildfire. Article content Article content The district has also issued an evacuation alert for more than 100 other addresses, meaning residents must be prepared to leave at a moment's notice. Article content Article content The airport had shut down its operations on Sunday due to the blaze, but issued an update Monday saying it had returned to regular operations, although cautioned that passengers may experience cancellations or delays. Article content Article content Mounties reported that the blaze was burning uphill toward Postill Lake, located northeast of Kelowna, and toward several other nearby lakes that have cabins and campsites. Article content
Toronto Sun
02-07-2025
- Climate
- Toronto Sun
Hundreds of wildfires continue to burn different parts of Canada
Published Jul 02, 2025 • 1 minute read The Thompson-Nicola Regional District, as shown in this handout photo provided by BC Wildfire Service, has declared a local state of emergency for the Blue Sky Country region due to an encroaching out-of-control wildfire in south-central British Columbia. Photo by B.C. Wildfire Service / The Canadian Press Wildfires are currently raging in several provinces across Canada. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The BC Wildfire Service reports that crews are battling more than 70 wildfires in British Columbia, with one particularly intense wildfire near the community of Lytton, having led to a local state of emergency and several evacuation orders. In Yukon, the territorial government has lifted an evacuation alert for the area surrounding Ethel Lake, located approximately a four-hour drive north of Whitehorse. Despite this change, the wildfire that prompted the alert on June 24 remains out of control. In Alberta, firefighting crews continue to combat over 67 wildfires, with 18 of them designated as out of control. According to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre, there are approximately 465 wildfires currently listed as active across the country.
Global News
01-07-2025
- Climate
- Global News
Out-of-control wildfire burning near Lytton, B.C. prompts evacuation orders, alerts
An out-of-control wildfire burning near the village of Lytton, B.C., has prompted an evacuation order for two properties and an alert for several others, but wildfire crews say they are getting the upper hand. The Thompson Nicola Regional District issued an evacuation order for two properties in the immediate vicinity of the flames just west of the village. The alert was issued by the Lytton First Nation for several properties west of the village. The Nikaia Creek fire burning on the other side of the river from Lytton is around 5.73 hectares in size. BC Wildfire Service was alerted to the fire Monday night and sent crews to work through the night. 'Crews are seeing really good success. They're establishing wet lines on both the north and the south flank and are hoping to see continued success today,' Taylor Shantz-Stewart with BC Wildfire Service said Tuesday. Story continues below advertisement The wildfire is suspected to be human-caused. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The Lytton ferry remains in operation. This latest wildfire marked the fourth anniversary of the fire that destroyed Lytton and claimed the lives of two people. 0:23 Wildfire near Chase, B.C. prompts evacuation order for First Nation Meanwhile, a wildfire near the village of Chase, B.C., was still measured at 35 hectares as of Monday night, however, it remains out of control. 'A unit crew — so 22 personnel — stayed on that fire overnight and were supported by two night vision helicopters,' Shantz-Stewart said. 'Again, seeing really good success, which is a testament to our crews and their hard work.' The Neskonlith Indian Band told CFJC News the fire near the band office on Chief Neskonlith Drive is 'spreading rapidly,' and it is asking residents to report to the Adams Lake Conference Centre in Chase. Story continues below advertisement The Chase fire is also classified as out of control and is suspected to be caused by humans. – with files from Amy Judd
Hamilton Spectator
02-06-2025
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Regional District receives Community Wildfire Resilience Plans
The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George received Community Wildfire Resiliency Plans for each of its seven electoral areas on May 22nd. The plans, which have not been officially adopted yet, outline wildfire mitigation initiatives based on community feedback and recommendations from consultants. The plan for Electoral Area H, which includes Valemount and McBride, was informed by feedback from residents last fall during an October 15th community meeting at the Dunster Community Hall. Consultants also surveyed the 1.5M hectare area to assess its topography and fuel sources. High-priority action items in the area include hiring a FireSmart coordinator for the regional district, organizing community chipper days to dispose of residents' vegetation and debris for free, and establishing a Community FireSmart and Wildfire Resiliency Committee in the Robson Valley. These items will improve the area's preparedness for wildfires and help engage residents in wildfire risk reduction measures, said RDFFG Manager of Communications and Culture Hilary Erasmus. 'Over the past few years, wildfires have continued to grow in both number and severity. We can't predict when and where a wildfire will happen,' Erasmus wrote in an email to The Goat. 'Establishing Community Wildfire Resiliency Plans … will provide the Regional District with guiding documents that prioritize activities to implement wildfire resiliency and mitigation initiatives.' Erasmus added that each plan is unique to its respective electoral area, giving the Regional District specific steps to improve that community's wildfire mitigation. To that end, the Electoral Area H plan also identifies several challenges to wildfire risk reduction in the area, such as the steep, heavily forested terrain and having just one emergency exit route in the communities of Dome Creek, Crescent Spur and Mountainview Road. Additionally, over 75 per cent of land in Electoral Area H's wildland urban interface – areas where human infrastructure meets wilderness – is on private land, limiting the opportunities for fuel management treatments, according to the plan. Nearly all the wildfire risk reduction recommendations in the plan can be covered with grants, according to Erasmus. As the Regional District begins implementing its plans, residents can look for updates on the RDFFG Facebook page, the Regional District website at , and look at advertisements in local newspapers, she added. She also encouraged residents to visit for more information. To view a copy of the plan, visit . Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
