Canada Wildfires

Wildfire near Summerland, B.C., remains active as residents return CHEK News15:51British Columbia Canada Wildfires

Evacuated residents begin to return home as B.C. wildfires ease Sooke News Mirror23:25British Columbia Canada Wildfires

Mixed wildfire conditions across B.C. as new fires spark and evacuations ease CHEK News23:43British Columbia Wildfires Natural Disasters

What you need to know about B.C. wildfires on Aug. 16 CBC.ca13:02British Columbia Wildfires Natural Disasters

Residents warned to prepare for changes when returning home after a wildfire Fraser Valley News09:23British Columbia Canada Natural Disasters

More B.C. evacuees returning home Saturday, but told to prepare for changes Global News17:09British Columbia Canada Natural Disasters

B.C. Wildfires Updates: Bald Range fire grows as police probe origin | Off-road vehicles banned | Woman dies fleeing… Toronto Sun22:55Wildfires Natural Disasters India Weather

B.C. Wildfires Updates: 'High potential' for new fires | New evacuation order for Bald Range blaze | State of emergency … Toronto Sun22:40Wildfires Natural Disasters India Weather

Canadian wildfire that forced 20,000 to flee may signal 'new normal' AsiaOne10:08British Columbia Canada Wildfires

British Columbia wildfire that has forced 20,000 to flee grew overnight, officials say San Francisco Chronicle21:38British Columbia Canada Wildfires

Northern B.C. wildfire season unusually quiet compared to Southern B.C. CKPGToday20:28British Columbia Wildfires Canada

Wildfire threatens Canada wine region France 2421:13British Columbia Canada Ontario

Bulgarian Consulate General in Toronto Urges Bulgarians in British Columbia to Exercise Caution due to Wildfires Bulgarian News Agency16:45British Columbia Canada Ontario

560 wildfires in B.C. have been classified as arson or suspicious since 2016: BCWS CBC.ca15:04British Columbia Environment (World)

Tru Cooperative Bank sends $57,500 to support B.C. wildfire relief Kelowna Capital News03:09British Columbia Wildfires Natural Disasters

Off-road vehicles banned in southern B.C. areas due to wildfire risk My Nelson Now23:13British Columbia Natural Disasters Wildfires

Off-road vehicle ban now in place for areas South of Nanaimo NanaimoNewsNOW00:27British Columbia Natural Disasters Wildfires

Latest News

In the last half-hour

Wildland firefighting bill gains steam as smoke reaches Congress Roll Call16:02

In the last hour

Wildfire near Summerland, B.C., remains active as residents return CHEK News15:51

In the last 4 hours

Fast-moving fires can scorch forests. They may never grow back, research finds KUNC13:09

Earlier today

Central Okanagan leaders seek ‘greater penalties’ for wildfire starters Kelowna Capital News01:12

Summerland Strong: B.C. looks to support wildfire evacuees Sooke News Mirror01:00

Alexandra Lodge, a gold rush-era landmark, survives B.C. wildfire CityNews Vancouver00:53

Yesterday

Evacuated residents begin to return home as B.C. wildfires ease Sooke News Mirror23:25 18-Aug-26

The Government of Canada provides an update regarding the 2026 wildfire season – August update Government of Canada (Press Release)21:34 18-Aug-26

Responding to Canada’s 2026 wildfire season Government of Canada (Press Release)21:34 18-Aug-26

B.C. food bank delivers food, supplies to wildfire evacuees Sooke News Mirror20:55 18-Aug-26

Wildfire season tracking to be 4th worst on record Toronto Star20:52 18-Aug-26

Canada and Quebec support community resilience to wildfires Government of Canada (Press Release)18:41 18-Aug-26

About 150 structures damaged or lost to wildfire in and around Summerland, B.C. CHEK News17:47 18-Aug-26

Evacuation order lifted for majority of Summerland CBC.ca16:25 18-Aug-26

B.C. Wildfires Updates: About 150 structures damaged or destroyed near Summerland | Free masks… The Province, British Columbia15:41 18-Aug-26

B.C.'s provincial health officer to hold news conference amid wildfire smoke warnings CTV News Vancouver15:38 18-Aug-26

What’s next for Canada’s wildfire season? Ottawa to share update Global News15:37 18-Aug-26

Wildfire smoke continues to linger across Central, Southern B.C. Kelowna Capital News14:41 18-Aug-26

Fast-moving wildfires reshaping B.C.’s forests, new study finds The Province, British Columbia14:19 18-Aug-26

CitroTech to Ring Closing Bell at NYSE on August 19, Elevating Leading Technology in Fire… Business Wire (Press Release)13:30 18-Aug-26

What you need to know about B.C. wildfires on Aug. 18 CBC.ca13:11 18-Aug-26

Wembley Stadium slammed for The Weeknd firework display straight after emergency wildfires alert My London12:52 18-Aug-26

Wildfires: Risk & Readiness in Maine Maine Public12:00 18-Aug-26

Creston highlights wildfire preparedness, emergency planning My Creston Now08:56 18-Aug-26

B.C. wildfires being exploited by bad actors, Russian operatives, profiteers CTV News Vancouver02:55 18-Aug-26

Firefighters dealing with abandoned, 'intentionally-set' fires on Sunshine Coast CBC.ca02:10 18-Aug-26

In the last 7 days

B.C. student cycles 270 km, raises $7.7K for wildfire evacuees Sooke News Mirror23:10 17-Aug-26

Firefighters continue to battle wildfires in US and Canada CGTN22:08 17-Aug-26

Use of ATV in Okanagan backcountry reignites concerns over encampments amid fire risk Sooke News Mirror21:08 17-Aug-26

Un-baa-lievable: Lamb fleeing Summerland wildfire rescued by firefighters Sooke News Mirror21:08 17-Aug-26

Ainslie Creek wildfire threatens historic Alexandra Lodge in Fraser Canyon Sooke News Mirror21:08 17-Aug-26

Summerland farmer was 12 hours away from harvesting crop when wildfire sparked Global News20:07 17-Aug-26

More evacuees return home to Summerland as firefighting efforts move to northwest Global News19:46 17-Aug-26

Calgary weather: Monday looking hazy as B.C. wildfire smoke returns CTV News Calgary17:15 17-Aug-26

Canadian Mental Health Association says impacts of Bald Range Wildfire could be long-lasting My PG Now16:38 17-Aug-26

Government of Canada Helps Protect Ulukhaktok from Climate Risks Government of Canada (Press Release)16:36 17-Aug-26

Subscriber only. 'A bunch of nothing': Canada making slow progress on reducing climate risks… The Province, British Columbia14:13 17-Aug-26

More wildfire smoke likely to sweep into western Washington MyNorthwest13:06 17-Aug-26

Wildfires Are Costing The World Billions Of Dollars In Lost Solar Power BGR10:24 17-Aug-26

Mixed wildfire conditions across B.C. as new fires spark and evacuations ease CHEK News23:43 16-Aug-26

Wildfires shut down B.C. wineries’ peak tourism season, leaving financial strain CHEK News23:00 16-Aug-26

What you need to know about B.C. wildfires on Aug. 16 CBC.ca13:02 16-Aug-26

As wildfires destroy homes, should B.C. make FireSmart principles mandatory? CBC.ca12:11 16-Aug-26

Province offers free N95 masks as wildfire smoke persists across B.C. Interior Fraser Valley News11:10 16-Aug-26

Poor air quality lingers over Southern Interior as wildfires burn across B.C. Kelowna Capital News23:35 15-Aug-26

B.C. wildfire evacuees return home to assess the damage, start to rebuild CTV News Vancouver23:07 15-Aug-26

Another thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Vancouver Island as lightning sparks wildfires CHEK News22:58 15-Aug-26

B.C. climate news: More than 100 wildfires burning in B.C. | Federal government sets aside… The Province, British Columbia19:28 15-Aug-26

Leeds student witnesses Canada wildfires from her window on visit ITV19:11 15-Aug-26

More B.C. evacuees returning home Saturday, but told to prepare for changes Global News17:09 15-Aug-26

Leeds student witnesses Canada wildfires from her window ITV16:48 15-Aug-26

Leeds student witnesses devastating wildfires in Canada ITV16:38 15-Aug-26

B.C. wine industry steps up to help Summerland compatriots through wildfire crisis The Province, British Columbia16:15 15-Aug-26

Residents warned to prepare for changes when returning home after a wildfire Fraser Valley News09:23 15-Aug-26

'We don't even have a phone': Aging B.C. wildfire evacuees faced unique challenges Fraser Valley News09:23 15-Aug-26

As fires rage, B.C.’s ranchers band together to save their homes and cattle Sooke News Mirror02:11 15-Aug-26

Orange, yellow air quality warnings remain for Okanagan, Thompson, Eastern Fraser Valley Sooke News Mirror02:11 15-Aug-26

All evacuation orders downgraded for Quilpituk Creek wildfire, residents return home Global News23:23 14-Aug-26

Sooke Fire Rescue sends second crew to B.C. wildfire response Sooke News Mirror21:45 14-Aug-26

Wildfire threatens Canada wine region France 2421:13 14-Aug-26

Bald Range wildfire: New orders issued as some residents allowed home Global News21:10 14-Aug-26

Migrant workers left with uncertain future amid B.C. wildfire evacuations CityNews Vancouver20:59 14-Aug-26

Detroit Evening Report: Public Safety Fun Day returns to Palmer Park WDET19:19 14-Aug-26

Northern B.C. driving study aims to improve wildfire evacuations Sooke News Mirror19:02 14-Aug-26

Four small wildfires burning near Strathcona Park My Campbell River Now18:33 14-Aug-26

Thousands of B.C. fire evacuees allowed home, but Summerland orders remain in place NanaimoNewsNOW18:31 14-Aug-26

Fast-Moving Wildfires Leave Forests Less Able to Recover, Study Finds ENN18:23 14-Aug-26

Wildfire smoke set to drop mid-Island air quality NanaimoNewsNOW17:43 14-Aug-26

B.C. Wildfires Updates: Highway through Summerland reopens with limited hours | Princeton RCMP… The Province, British Columbia17:09 14-Aug-26

Couples, venues shift wedding plans amid B.C. wildfires CityNews Vancouver17:04 14-Aug-26

Ontario wildfire smoke left more than 19M people in Canada and U.S. exposed to ‘hazardous’ air at its peak: report CTV News Toronto16:44 14-Aug-26

Fact File: Experts douse viral claim that wildfires caused by ‘weather manipulation’ CHEK News16:35 14-Aug-26

Residents call for Parksville fireworks to be cancelled as expert warns fire fighters are ‘at capacity’ CHEK News16:08 14-Aug-26

Rogers offering free satellite services to all its B.C. customers during wildfire emergency CityNews Ottawa15:30 14-Aug-26

560 wildfires in B.C. have been classified as arson or suspicious since 2016: BCWS CBC.ca15:04 14-Aug-26

UK’s Aviva CEO Says Profit Target Is Safe Despite Fires in UK, Canada Insurance Journal12:05 14-Aug-26

Highway through Summerland, B.C., reopened with limited hours, stopping restrictions NanaimoNewsNOW07:09 14-Aug-26

Tru Cooperative Bank sends $57,500 to support B.C. wildfire relief Kelowna Capital News03:09 14-Aug-26

Temporary migrant workers braved smoke to send money home. Then a B.C. wildfire took their jobs The Province, British Columbia01:04 14-Aug-26

Meadow Valley resident stayed to save his home from wildfire: ‘This is my life’ Global News00:51 14-Aug-26

Parachutes for Pets steps up to deliver Wolfpacks to pets impacted by B.C. wildfires CTV News Calgary00:32 14-Aug-26

B.C. mayor calls on Ottawa to stop rolling ER closures amid wildfires Vancouver Sun00:11 14-Aug-26

Ministers Olszewski and Gull-Masty to provide an update on Canada’s 2026 wildfire season Government of Canada (Press Release)22:52 13-Aug-26

Northern B.C. wildfire season unusually quiet compared to Southern B.C. CKPGToday20:28 13-Aug-26

Highway reopens through Summerland in B.C. wildfire evacuation zone CHEK News20:13 13-Aug-26

Okanagan wildfires hurting tourism in B.C. towns hundreds of kilometres away CBC.ca19:49 13-Aug-26

'Our hearts are back there': British Columbia wins Canadian Little League Championship with heavy hearts as wildfires… SaltWire18:18 13-Aug-26

UNBC PhD candidate driving research to improve wildfire evacuation planning My PG Now17:34 13-Aug-26

Wildfire smoke blankets much of Vancouver Island but health risks ‘low’ CHEK News16:04 13-Aug-26

Lingering wildfire smoke forces air quality warnings to continue across Central, Southern B.C. Kelowna Capital News14:56 13-Aug-26

What you need to know about B.C. wildfires on Aug. 13 CBC.ca13:07 13-Aug-26

Canadian wildfire that forced 20,000 to flee may signal 'new normal' AsiaOne10:08 13-Aug-26

Status of 'iconic' mountain goats living near evacuated B.C. community is uncertain Fraser Valley News09:23 13-Aug-26

‘We will lose a lot of our annual crops’: B.C. farmers face losses due to wildfires Toronto Star09:22 13-Aug-26

Chief calls for co-operation to prevent fires as world changes at a 'rapid pace' NanaimoNewsNOW09:15 13-Aug-26

'A ghost town' - Yorkshire student caught up in Canadian wildfire crisis Yorkshire Post06:05 13-Aug-26

Climate Change Comes to Sesame Street as Today’s Kids Confront 7x More Extreme Weather The Energy Mix06:04 13-Aug-26

Wildfires Pushing Canadian Forests from Carbon Sink to Source, New Study Finds The Energy Mix06:02 13-Aug-26

Summerland wildfire livestock ‘hero’ stopped after breaking the rules Global News03:10 13-Aug-26

Eby says B.C. must rethink wildfire protection as fires grow more unpredictable My Cowichan Valley Now02:07 13-Aug-26

Denare Beach residents share words of advice for Summerland wildfire evacuees saskNOW23:10 12-Aug-26

Butchart Gardens cancels fireworks due to provincial state of emergency over wildfires CHEK News23:06 12-Aug-26

B.C. Premier David Eby visits Interior ravaged by wildfires Global News22:13 12-Aug-26

Wildfire smoke, clouds expected to disrupt Perseid meteor shower viewing conditions Calgary Sun21:59 12-Aug-26

Bald Range wildfire grows again as crews warn of possible winds, thunderstorm Global News21:33 12-Aug-26

Thunderstorms could bring erratic winds to Summerland wildfire My Comox Valley Now21:22 12-Aug-26

Insurance bureau, Service Canada on site in Penticton to assist wildfire evacuees Kelowna Capital News21:18 12-Aug-26

Update: New wildfire sparked east of Cherryville already held Kelowna Capital News21:18 12-Aug-26

Okib issues updates to community members affected by Bradley Creek fire Kelowna Capital News21:18 12-Aug-26

Summerland wildfire ‘sounded like a freight train,’ evacuee recalls Kelowna Capital News21:18 12-Aug-26

Thunderstorms could bring erratic winds to Bald Range Wildfire My Nelson Now20:59 12-Aug-26

Canada grapples with wildfires as they surge through B.C. University of Ottawa (Press Release)20:37 12-Aug-26

'It was impossible to breathe': B.C. Parks campground refuses refund despite wildfire smoke The Province, British Columbia17:30 12-Aug-26

Wildfire near Boston Bar, B.C., prompts more evacuation alerts CTV News Vancouver15:50 12-Aug-26

B.C. winemakers and ranchers flee wildfires, facing uncertain future CTV News Vancouver15:40 12-Aug-26

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About our Canada Wildfires news

Latest news on Canada wildfires, providing comprehensive coverage of forest fires, air quality, evacuations, climate change impacts, and firefighting efforts across provinces like British Columbia and Alberta.

Canada, the world's second-largest country by land area, has been grappling with increasingly severe wildfire seasons. These fires have significant impacts on communities, ecosystems, and air quality, affecting millions of people across North America. In recent years, provinces such as British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario have faced particularly challenging fire seasons.

The latest developments in Canada's wildfire situation include ongoing efforts to contain and extinguish fires in various provinces. Firefighters, often supported by international crews, are battling blazes using both ground and aerial tactics. Evacuation orders and air quality advisories are frequently issued in affected areas, with smoke from these fires sometimes travelling thousands of kilometres, impacting air quality in cities across Canada and even parts of the United States.

Historically, wildfires have been a natural part of Canada's forest ecosystems. However, climate change has led to longer, more intense fire seasons. The Fort McMurray wildfire in 2016, which forced the evacuation of an entire city, marked a turning point in public awareness of the growing wildfire threat. Since then, Canada has seen several record-breaking fire seasons, prompting increased focus on fire management and prevention strategies.

Staying informed about Canada's wildfires is crucial for residents, policymakers, and anyone interested in climate change impacts. Our NewsNow feed provides up-to-date, comprehensive coverage from reliable sources, including provincial fire services, Environment Canada, and local news outlets. Whether you're tracking active fires, following evacuation orders, or seeking to understand the broader implications of these events, our feed offers the latest information on this critical issue facing Canada.

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