Canada Wildfires 2024

Wet weather helps fire fight in B.C.’s south, while north remains warm and dry

Around 371 wildfires are burning as of Sunday

Aug 18, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >

Neighbouring town of fire-struck Jasper ready to help long-term

A small nearby community has been housing evacuees, firefighters and first responders for weeks

Aug 18, 2024 8:39 AM Read more >

Jasper’s burnt landscape could take a century-plus to recover: wildfire expert

On July 22, wildfires cut road access through the park and forced the Jasper residents, tourists to flee

Aug 17, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

‘Welcome back’: Jasper residents return to homes after devastating wildfire

Residents came in a sporadic line of cars, trucks and recreational vehicles

Aug 17, 2024 7:50 AM Read more >

Wet weather expected to help wildfire battle in southeastern B.C.

In the north, the wildfire service says above-seasonal temperatures are expected to persist

Aug 16, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >

Wildfire west of West Kelowna being held

The blaze was caused by lightning

Aug 16, 2024 12:01 PM Read more >

Jasper residents begin returning home following devastating wildfire

Only those who live in the community being allowed to go back

Aug 16, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

New wildfire sparks west of Kelowna

The fire is an estimated 1.1 hectares in size

Aug 15, 2024 5:04 PM Read more >

‘All-clear’ signal given, Shetland Creek wildfire evacuation alert rescinded

Blaze is 1 of 4 wildfires of note among the 390 burning across B.C.

Aug 15, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

CRD reopens some parks and trails as wildfire smoulders north of Sooke

Work expected to continue into fall on Old Man Lake fire

Aug 15, 2024 12:44 PM Read more >