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Campfire ban to be lifted across Vancouver Island and South Coast
1+ week, 5+ day ago (372+ words) Published 10:15 am Wednesday, September 2, 2026 By Victoria News staff Campfire prohibitions will be lifted across the Coastal Fire Centre starting Thursday (Sept. 3), as wildfire danger continues to decline following recent rainfall and cooler temperatures. Effective at noon, Category 1 open-fire prohibitions, which…...
Summerland Mayor, MLA, Minister encourage tourists visit, support businesses after wildfire
2+ week, 3+ day ago (440+ words) Published 6:00 pm Thursday, August 27, 2026 The Mayor of Summerland, its MLA, and the B.C. Minister of Forests are encouraging people to visit the Okanagan to help give local businesses a boost in the wake of a devastating wildfire, and to avoid spending…...
Fire activity could increase at 164,745 hectare Pear Lake blaze in the Cariboo
3+ week, 4+ hour ago (603+ words) Published 5:57 am Monday, August 24, 2026 By Jordy Cunningham/Kelowna Capital News Fire activity could increase at the 164,745-hectare Pear Lake blaze in the Cariboo. As BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) continues to battle the blaze, it said in its Sunday night update…...
No kidding: 'Goatscaping' herd take bite out of wildfire risk in B.C. city
2+ week, 6+ day ago (831+ words) Published 10:30 am Monday, August 24, 2026 When you think of goats, you might picture cute, four-legged mischief-makers capable of eating just about anything in their path – from underwear left hanging on a clothesline to, according to one person, an entire couch. Fire…...
FVRD rescinds 1 evacuation alert after change in Brunswick Complex fire activity
3+ week, 2+ hour ago (229+ words) Published 8:04 am Monday, August 24, 2026 An evacuation alert for Area B in the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) has been rescinded. The regional district announced that the alert for Sawmill Creek to Dogwood Valley first issued on Aug. 1 was cancelled after…...
More orders, alerts downgraded for Pear Lake wildfire near Clinton
3+ week, 17+ hour ago (606+ words) Published 5:27 pm Sunday, August 23, 2026 UPDATE 5 P.M. SUNDAY, AUG. 23 The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has downgraded an evacuation order for 20 addressed properties to evacuation alert, while residents of South Green Lake, 70 Mile House, and Loon Lake have seen their evacuation alert downgraded…...
Suspicious fire at B.C. apartment complex leaves 2 dead, others hospitalized and dozens displaced
3+ week, 2+ day ago (722+ words) Published 10:30 am Friday, August 21, 2026 A suspicious overnight fire at the Gala Vista apartments in Duncan has resulted in one death, several injuries, and displaced roughly 50 people. “I can confirm that the BC Coroners Service is investigating two deaths related to…...
UPDATE: BC Wildfire crews respond to new wildfire near Chilliwack Lake
3+ week, 4+ day ago (196+ words) Published 6:01 pm Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Crews on scene of this wildfire reported at 5:50 p.m. that the fire was about 500 feet by 500 feet, and that there was no wind in the area. BC Wildfire crews were also arriving on scene at the time....