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The Canadian Press on MSN3h
Evacuation order and some alerts, lifted for fire burning near Lytton, B.C.
An evacuation order issued by the Lytton First Nation has been rescinded after firefighters declared that a nearby wildfire ...
Wesley Ridge wildfire on Vancouver Island shows minimal growth, wildfire service says
Firefighters tackling a wildfire on Vancouver Island say there was minimal growth overnight on Tuesday, and they hope to use ...
Rain, cooler weather helping to contain wildfire burning on Vancouver Island
Light rain and higher humidity in British Columbia have tempered wildfire activity, allowing crews to douse more than 150 blazes in the last seven days.
Blaze near Cathedral Grove, but B.C. fire service says ancient forest not at risk
Vancouver Island photographer Colby Rex O'Neill has had restless nights as a wildfire burns less than a kilometre from his ...
CHEK News4h
Wesley Ridge wildfire grows to 538 hectares, evacuation orders still in place
The Wesley Ridge wildfire on Vancouver Island grew by an estimated 27 hectares on Tuesday, and hundreds of nearby residents ...
No reports of structures lost in Wesley Ridge fire but no timeline for people to return home
Madison Dahl said crews continue to prioritize protecting homes, critical infrastructure and keeping Highway 4, which ...
The Canadian Press on MSN21h
U.S. ambassador says wildfires offer a reminder of countries' shared challenges
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra said Tuesday that Canada's recent wildfires offer a "stark reminder" of the countries ...
CHEK News23h
Wildfire crews prioritize homes, critical infrastructure as Wesley Ridge blaze holds at 511 hectares
Crews continue to prioritize the protection of residences and critical infrastructure as the Wesley Ridge wildfire burns out ...
KamloopsBCNow3h
BC conservation officers hand out $30K in illegal campfire fines over long weekend
The BC Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) was busy over the long weekend. It was the first long weekend of the summer with ...