Canada Wildfires 2024

A forest fire burns late into the evening northeast of Prince Albert, Sask., on Monday, May 17, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Kayle Neis

Holdover wildfires slumbering through the winter increasing B.C. concern

Crews fighting wildfires near Fort Nelson hope skies open up after rainy Thursday

A forest fire burns late into the evening northeast of Prince Albert, Sask., on Monday, May 17, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Kayle Neis
A firefighters monitors a wildfire sprinkler hose in the evacuated neighbourhood of Grayling Terrace in Fort McMurray, Alta., Thursday, May 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Hard-working fire crews, rain help keep Fort McMurray wildfire from growing

Fire about 200 square kilometres, just under six kilometres from Fort McMurray

A firefighters monitors a wildfire sprinkler hose in the evacuated neighbourhood of Grayling Terrace in Fort McMurray, Alta., Thursday, May 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Shauna Hannam, specialty leasing manager of the Peter Pond Mall, gestures during an interview about the effect of wildfires on businesses in Fort McMurray, Alta., Thursday, May 16, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Steady rain, water cannons give wildfire-weary Fort McMurray a reprieve

Thousands remain out of homes but business goes on for many in Alberta city

Shauna Hannam, specialty leasing manager of the Peter Pond Mall, gestures during an interview about the effect of wildfires on businesses in Fort McMurray, Alta., Thursday, May 16, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
An extreme fire warning sign is shown along Highway 97 toward Fort Nelson outside the Charlie Lake Fire Hall near Fort St. John, B.C., on Monday, May 13, 2024. Wildfires are forcing more people to evacuate their homes in dry and windy northeastern B.C. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jesse Boily

UPDATE: B.C. wildfire inflicts ‘some structural damage’ in Fort Nelson

Fort St. John eatery runs out of burgers as B.C. wildfire evacuees swell town

An extreme fire warning sign is shown along Highway 97 toward Fort Nelson outside the Charlie Lake Fire Hall near Fort St. John, B.C., on Monday, May 13, 2024. Wildfires are forcing more people to evacuate their homes in dry and windy northeastern B.C. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jesse Boily
A view of the Parker Lake wildfire near Fort Nelson, B.C. is shown on Monday, May 13, 2024 in a BC Wildfire Service handout photo. British Columbia’s wildfire service says there’s potential for gusty winds to fan aggressive fire behaviour in the north, where out-of-control have forced several thousand people to leave their homes. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-BC Wildfire Service

Forecast turns friendly in northern B.C. wildfire fight

Firefighters battling Fort Nelson blaze may get possible assist from humidity, light rain

A view of the Parker Lake wildfire near Fort Nelson, B.C. is shown on Monday, May 13, 2024 in a BC Wildfire Service handout photo. British Columbia’s wildfire service says there’s potential for gusty winds to fan aggressive fire behaviour in the north, where out-of-control have forced several thousand people to leave their homes. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-BC Wildfire Service
Justin Massie, wildfire specialist with Fire & Flood Emergency Service Ltd., adjusts a valve on a wildfire suppression water cannon along Highway 881 near Gregoire Lake Estates southeast of Fort McMurray, Wednesday, May 15, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Lessons from 2016 battle feed 2024 Fort McMurray wildfire fight

Alberta seems better prepared to face such threats than it was 8 years ago

Justin Massie, wildfire specialist with Fire & Flood Emergency Service Ltd., adjusts a valve on a wildfire suppression water cannon along Highway 881 near Gregoire Lake Estates southeast of Fort McMurray, Wednesday, May 15, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Smoke from the McDougall Creek wildfire fills the air and nearly blocks out the sun as people take in the view of Okanagan Lake from Tugboat Beach, in Kelowna, B.C., on August 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

‘Whole country is not on fire’: Canada’s tourism struggles as fires rekindle

‘Climate change is an essential threat to Canadian tourism, to their reputation’

Smoke from the McDougall Creek wildfire fills the air and nearly blocks out the sun as people take in the view of Okanagan Lake from Tugboat Beach, in Kelowna, B.C., on August 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Perlie LaRocque, a Fort Nelson, B.C. evacuee, tries to get her dog Cookie to try a new dog bed at the North Peace Arena in Fort St. John B.C., on Monday, May 13, 2024 as her daughter Frankie looks on. Wildfires are forcing more people to evacuate their homes in dry and windy northeastern B.C. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jesse Boily

Gusty winds fan concerns about fire turning on B.C.’s Fort Nelson

About 3,500 evacuees have descended on Fort St. John as wildfire threatens town

Perlie LaRocque, a Fort Nelson, B.C. evacuee, tries to get her dog Cookie to try a new dog bed at the North Peace Arena in Fort St. John B.C., on Monday, May 13, 2024 as her daughter Frankie looks on. Wildfires are forcing more people to evacuate their homes in dry and windy northeastern B.C. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jesse Boily
Fort Nelson, B.C. evacuee Jim Wright looks on after registering at the North Peace Arena in Fort St. John, B.C., on Monday, May 13, 2024. Wildfires are forcing more people to evacuate their homes in dry and windy northeastern B.C. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jesse Boily

Wildfires near Fort McMurray, Fort Nelson, force 1,000s from their homes

Communities near the northern Alberta B.C. border dealing with early season blazes

Fort Nelson, B.C. evacuee Jim Wright looks on after registering at the North Peace Arena in Fort St. John, B.C., on Monday, May 13, 2024. Wildfires are forcing more people to evacuate their homes in dry and windy northeastern B.C. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jesse Boily
A view of Fort McMurray, Alta., on April 24, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Amber Bracken

Wildfire forces evacuation order near Alberta’s Fort McMurray

Hundreds affected in 4 neighbourhoods in the city’s south end with wildfire burning about 13 km away

A view of Fort McMurray, Alta., on April 24, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Amber Bracken
A view of the Parker Lake wildfire near Fort Nelson, B.C. is shown on Monday, May 13, 2024 in a BC Wildfire Service handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-BC Wildfire Service

Homes remain safe as B.C. wildfire nudges closer to Fort Nelson

Incoming weather will be key to ongoing firefight, Premier Eby says

A view of the Parker Lake wildfire near Fort Nelson, B.C. is shown on Monday, May 13, 2024 in a BC Wildfire Service handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-BC Wildfire Service
Fort Nelson, B.C. evacuee Jim Wright looks on after registering at the North Peace Arena in Fort St. John, B.C., on Monday, May 13, 2024. Wildfires are forcing more people to evacuate their homes in dry and windy northeastern B.C. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jesse Boily

Evacuation calls expand in northeastern B.C. as Fort Nelson wildfire grows

Forecasts call for windy weather that may blow Parker Lake wildfire toward evacuated town

Fort Nelson, B.C. evacuee Jim Wright looks on after registering at the North Peace Arena in Fort St. John, B.C., on Monday, May 13, 2024. Wildfires are forcing more people to evacuate their homes in dry and windy northeastern B.C. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jesse Boily
The Parker Lake wildfire, officially designated G90267, is seen through an aircraft window as it burns near Fort Nelson, B.C., in a Friday, May 10, 2024, handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-B.C. Wildfire Service,

B.C. rallying resources to protect Fort Nelson from encroaching wildfire

More than 4,700 people under evacuation order Monday as blaze rages just 2.5 kilometres from town

The Parker Lake wildfire, officially designated G90267, is seen through an aircraft window as it burns near Fort Nelson, B.C., in a Friday, May 10, 2024, handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-B.C. Wildfire Service,
The Donnie Creek wildfire burns in an area between Fort Nelson and Fort St. John, B.C. in this 2023 handout photo provided by the BC Wildfire Service. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-BC Wildfire Service

Strong wind could push intense wildfire into B.C.’s Fort Nelson today

Fire officials worry as blaze swells to nearly 53 square kilometres, 2 kilometres away from town

The Donnie Creek wildfire burns in an area between Fort Nelson and Fort St. John, B.C. in this 2023 handout photo provided by the BC Wildfire Service. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-BC Wildfire Service
The mayor of a northeast British Columbia municipality where thousands have already evacuated says his community is bracing for a “last stand” as high winds are expected to push a nearby wildfire directly toward the town. The Aurora Borealis shines overhead of a B.C. Conservation Officer Service vehicle near the junction of highways 97 and 77, as a wildfire burns in the background near Fort Nelson, B.C., in a Saturday, May 11, 2024, handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

B.C.’s Fort Nelson preps ‘last stand’ as wildfires rage across Western Canada

Crews preparing for possible worst case scenario, if incoming winds push wildfire into town

The mayor of a northeast British Columbia municipality where thousands have already evacuated says his community is bracing for a “last stand” as high winds are expected to push a nearby wildfire directly toward the town. The Aurora Borealis shines overhead of a B.C. Conservation Officer Service vehicle near the junction of highways 97 and 77, as a wildfire burns in the background near Fort Nelson, B.C., in a Saturday, May 11, 2024, handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
The wildfire forcing thousands to evacuate from a northeast British Columbia town may grow again on Sunday (May 12) with winds expected to pick up in the evening. The Parker Lake wildfire, officially designated G90267, is seen through an aircraft window as it burns near Fort Nelson, B.C., in a Friday, Sept. 10, 2024, handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-B.C. Wildfire Service

Forecasted winds expected to stoke out-of-control Fort Nelson, B.C. blaze

Around 3,500 people under evacuation order as wildfire grows to 25 square kilometres

The wildfire forcing thousands to evacuate from a northeast British Columbia town may grow again on Sunday (May 12) with winds expected to pick up in the evening. The Parker Lake wildfire, officially designated G90267, is seen through an aircraft window as it burns near Fort Nelson, B.C., in a Friday, Sept. 10, 2024, handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-B.C. Wildfire Service
Fire # K20284 May 11, 2024 0.5 Hectares listed as out of control. Initial Attack Crew from Simpcw / Chu Chua Fire Department, BCWS fire response officer, helicopter and another initial attack crew dispatched. Updated at 7:08 p.m.

Out of control wildfire burns north of Kamloops

Chu Chua Fire Department Initial Attack crew dispatched to Lime Creek Wildfire near Barriere

Fire # K20284 May 11, 2024 0.5 Hectares listed as out of control. Initial Attack Crew from Simpcw / Chu Chua Fire Department, BCWS fire response officer, helicopter and another initial attack crew dispatched. Updated at 7:08 p.m.
Wildfire in Fort Nelson forces thousands to flee their homes on Friday, May 10, 2024. (X photo)

Thousands flee as wildfire threatens Fort Nelson, B.C. sets up emergency supports

Evacuation order issued by Northern Rockies Regional Municipality and Fort Nelson First Nations on Friday night

Wildfire in Fort Nelson forces thousands to flee their homes on Friday, May 10, 2024. (X photo)