6 h. ago B.C. wildfire season off to a slower start, but incoming weather a risk

The B.C. Wildfire Service says the province is facing fewer active wildfires this year compared with last season at this time, but a forecast of thunderstorms and lighting will "certainly" cause more blazes. 

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5 d. ago RCMP accidentally sparked wildfire near Lytton, which is now 130 hectares

'This is a tremendously unfortunate set of circumstances that demonstrates the need for extreme caution and fire awareness during our long wildfire season,' RCMP said.

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2 w. ago These few, simple steps could help save your home from a wildfire

FireSmart BC aims to help protect homes and communities from wildfires through proactive steps that reduce the risk of properties igniting in the first place. 

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2 w. ago Nearly 200 homes on alert for Yukon wildfires as early season heat event hits

Nearly 200 homes in Yukon are on alert for possible evacuation due to nearby wildfires as temperatures soar into the high 20s across the territory this week. Yukon’s Emergency Coordination Centre says about 100 households are under evacuation alert in West Dawson due to danger from the Quebec Creek wildfire. The centre also says the […]

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3 w. ago U.S. weather presenter’s coverage of Canadian wildfires has intensified

This year's fire season — the second worst since the 2023 wildfire season — has seen wildfires consume 3.7 million hectares, six times the area of Prince Edward Island.

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3 w. ago As wildfires rage, an updated outlook shows the worst may be yet to come

The wildfire season so far this year has been the second worst on record after 2023, according to the Government of Canada, which forecasts the trend to continue.

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3 w. ago Canada’s 2025 wildfire season setting up to be second worst on record

Fires have consumed 3.7 million hectares so far

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3 w. ago B.C. wildfire update: Wildfire threatening Squamish more than doubles in size | B.C.’s biggest wildfire continues to spread

Wildfire season is underway in B.C. amid hot weather and prolonged drought conditions in parts of the province.

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3 w. ago B.C. wildfire update: Wildfire threatening Squamish quadruples in size | B.C.’s biggest wildfire continues to spread

Wildfire season is underway in B.C. amid hot weather and prolonged drought conditions in parts of the province.

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