Canada Wildfires 2024

Banners hung by B.C. firefighters welcome evacuees back to Fort Nelson

‘There’s a lot of joy and happiness that people are back, relief that they’re back’

May 28, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Fort Nelson wildfire held as highway reopens, evacuation order ends

‘16 days of sustained wildfire suppression’ mean 123-square-km fire not expected to grow

May 27, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Evacuation orders lifted, Fort Nelson residents heading home

About 4,700 people left due to wildfire threatening northern B.C. community

May 27, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Evacuation orders in and around Fort Nelson to lift Monday: mayor

Mayor says alerts will remain in place but evacuees will be allowed to return home

May 26, 2024 4:40 PM Read more >

Mayor says it’s not safe for Fort Nelson wildfire evacuees to return early

People trying to get back early could create highway lineups that hinder health-care workers: mayor

May 26, 2024 8:57 AM Read more >

B.C. mayor hopes wildfire evacuees can return to Fort Nelson early next week

About 4,700 people have been under evacuation order for the past 2 weeks

May 23, 2024 1:50 PM Read more >

B.C. wildfires: Plans underway for residents to return to Fort Nelson

Recent rains have helped crews battling 12,348-hectare Parker Lake wildfire

May 22, 2024 10:25 AM Read more >

Cooler, wetter weather reduces wildfire activity in northeast B.C.

Fire fuels remain ‘very susceptible to ignition,’ however, wildfire service warns

May 21, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

B.C. mayor says drones endangering wildfire heli pilots, pleads for patience

Fort Nelson remains evacuated as crews continue to fight the out-of-control Parker Lake wildfire

May 21, 2024 9:15 AM Read more >

How to check the Air Quality Health Index and assess your health risks

Environment Canada urging people to pay attention as wildfire season begins, bringing smoke with it

May 20, 2024 9:20 AM Read more >