Canada Wildfires 2024

Thunderstorm watch on as more than 400 wildfires burn in B.C.

Officials says lightning caused over 80 per cent of province’s nearly 260 new blazes

Aug 12, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

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 >

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 >

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 >