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Wildfires in BC double overnight after massive lightning storms spark dozens of new blazes across the provinceBritish Columbia is grappling with a surge in wildfires, more than doubling to 134 due to recent lightning strikes. Evacuation orders and a...02 Aug, 2025, 06.58 AM IST- Lytton First Nation wildfire grows, evacuation orders in effect for two reservesA fast-spreading wildfire near Lytton, British Columbia, has triggered urgent evacuation orders for two Lytton First Nation reserves. The C...01 Aug, 2025, 02.29 AM IST
- Peachland wildfire grows to 12 hectares, triggers evacuations and emergency responseThe wildfire burning at Drought Hill near Peachland, B.C., has expanded to 12 hectares, with Rank 3 and 4 fire behavior reported. Emergency...31 Jul, 2025, 07.13 AM IST
- Wildfire prompts evacuations for 400 properties near Peachland, B.C.A fast-moving wildfire near Peachland, B.C., has prompted tactical evacuations for approximately 400 properties. The Drought Hill fire, loc...31 Jul, 2025, 06.56 AM IST
- Wildfire triggers highway 97C closures and tactical evacuations in B.C.’s OkanaganA major wildfire shuts down key highways in British Columbia's Okanagan region. Tactical evacuations are underway between West Kelowna and ...31 Jul, 2025, 06.06 AM IST
- Rescued from a wildfire cliff, then instantly arrested; BC man's shocking twist of fateA dramatic helicopter rescue of Cayden Blackwell from a wildfire near Hope, BC, took an unexpected turn when he was immediately arrested on...05 Jul, 2025, 07.20 AM IST
- Second worst wildfire season? Canada’s burning like never before, and it’s only June!Canada faces a severe wildfire season, with millions of hectares already burned and forecasts predicting continued high risks due to climat...13 Jun, 2025, 06.52 AM IST
- Heatwaves and wildfires: Canada’s summer forecast reads like a climate horror storyCanada is bracing for a hotter-than-average summer, particularly in Ontario and the Maritimes, with potential for major heatwaves and incre...12 Jun, 2025, 09.38 AM IST
- Okanagan heat wave arrives early, straining residents and raising fire fears as temperatures shatter June normsThe Okanagan is sweltering under an early-season heat wave, with temperatures soaring 10 °C above normal and triggering a heat warning. Res...10 Jun, 2025, 08.19 AM IST
- Canada wildfire: Quebec sends firefighters and water bombers to aid Western Canada as wildfires force mass evacuationsFueled by a severe heat wave, wildfires rage across Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, prompting Quebec to offer crucial assistance. Prem...02 Jun, 2025, 12.45 AM IST
- ‘Chunks of our town could be gone’: As wildfires rip across the prairies, Flin Flon, Manitoba, empties under a sky of smoke and fearA major fire is raging in Flin Flon, Manitoba. Almost 5,000 people have left the city. The fire started in Saskatchewan and spread quickly....01 Jun, 2025, 01.29 AM IST
- Canada wildfires: Out of control wildfire explodes across BC-Alberta border, forcing families to flee in terrorA dangerous wildfire is raging near the border of British Columbia and Alberta. The Kiskatinaw River fire is expanding rapidly, forcing res...31 May, 2025, 12.51 AM IST
- FortisBC’s power cut plan for wildfires triggers fear and uncertainty in PrincetonFortisBC's new Public Safety Power Shutoff initiative in Princeton, British Columbia, aims to prevent wildfires by cutting electricity duri...10 May, 2025, 12.59 PM IST
- Wildfire smoke linked to asthma spike in Canada, new study warnsA recent Canadian study reveals a surge in asthma cases during the 2023 wildfire season. Emergency room visits spiked during the initial sm...05 May, 2025, 07.16 PM IST
- Wildfires in Northeast B.C. trigger evacuations, infrastructure damagedNortheast B.C. faces escalating wildfires, prompting evacuations in Fort St. John and Tumbler Ridge. Damaged infrastructure and travel disr...02 May, 2025, 06.37 PM IST
- US states issue alert over Canada fire. Know how it will affect air qualityWildlife fires that have engulfed certain parts of Canada have now spread to the US. Authorities have issued warnings.14 May, 2024, 11.04 PM IST
- British Columbia wildfires intensify, doubling evacuations to over 35,000Forest fires have intensified in Canada's province of British Columbia, with the number of people under an evacuation order doubling to 35,...20 Aug, 2023, 07.18 AM IST
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