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Canada: Residents Urged to Avoid Area as Wildfire Burns Near Lavington

A wildfire broke out near Lavington, British Columbia, and grew to an estimated 50 hectares in size. Fire crews continued their air and ground attack, as the Regional District of North Okanagan urged residents to avoid the Noble Canyon and Becker Lake/Bardolph areas.

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Canada: Mount Underwood Wildfire Rages, Evacuation Orders Remain

The Mount Underwood wildfire has remained out of control, measuring at 3,761 hectares as of Sunday, August 17. Evacuation orders and alerts were in place related to the fire, including the order for the China Creek campground and the alert for parts of the Cameron Heights neighbourhood on the southern edge of the City of Port Alberni.

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Canada: Wildfire Near Port Alberni Burns Out of Control, Forces Evacuations

A wildfire known as the Mount Underwood Fire is burning out of control near China Creek Campground, south of Port Alberni, British Columbia. The blaze has grown to roughly 630 hectares and is being fought by ground crews, aircraft, and helicopters. China Creek Campground and Marina have been safely evacuated, and the main road between Port Alberni and Bamfield remains closed. Fire crews are working around the clock to contain the spread. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

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British Columbia Wildfires - Canada

An aerial photo taken on Aug. 1, 2025 by the BC Wildfire Service shows a wildfire near Cameron Lake on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. As of August 2, 2025 , the B.C. Wildfire Service reports 137 active wildfires across British Columbia, with 61 classified as out of control. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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British Columbia Wildfires - Canada

An aerial photo taken on July 30, 2025 by the BC Wildfire Service shows a wildfire near Kamloops in British Columbia, Canada. As of August 2, 2025 , the B.C. Wildfire Service reports 137 active wildfires across British Columbia, with 61 classified as out of control. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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British Columbia Wildfires - Canada

An aerial photo taken on July 30, 2025 by the BC Wildfire Service shows a wildfire near Chilliwack in British Columbia, Canada. As of August 2, 2025 , the B.C. Wildfire Service reports 137 active wildfires across British Columbia, with 61 classified as out of control. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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British Columbia Wildfires - Canada

An aerial photo taken on July 30, 2025 by the BC Wildfire Service shows a wildfire in northwestern British Columbia, Canada. As of August 2, 2025 , the B.C. Wildfire Service reports 137 active wildfires across British Columbia, with 61 classified as out of control. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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British Columbia Wildfires - Canada

An aerial photo taken on July 30, 2025 by the BC Wildfire Service shows a wildfire near Kamloops in British Columbia, Canada. As of August 2, 2025 , the B.C. Wildfire Service reports 137 active wildfires across British Columbia, with 61 classified as out of control. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada: Wildfire Forces Evacuation and Highway Closures in Peachland, British Columbia 2

A wildfire near Peachland in British Columbia has forced the evacuation of about 400 properties and triggered the closure of major highways.

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Canada: Wildfire Forces Evacuation and Highway Closures in Peachland, British Columbia

A wildfire near Peachland in British Columbia has forced the evacuation of about 400 properties and triggered the closure of major highways.

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Canada: Grass Fire Breaks Out at Peterson Creek Park in Kamloops 2

A grass fire broke out in Peterson Creek Park in Kamloops on Thursday, June 26.

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Canada: Grass Fire Breaks Out at Peterson Creek Park in Kamloops

A grass fire broke out in Peterson Creek Park in Kamloops on Thursday, June 26.

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Squamish Wildfire Threatens British Columbia - Canada

People watch the wildfire from a distance in Squamish, British Columbia, Canada, on June 12, 2025. Wildfire in Squamish has spread to 54 hectares in size, prompting an evacuation of the nearby area, according to BC Wildfire Service on Thursday. Photo by Harrison Ha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Squamish Wildfire Threatens British Columbia - Canada

A helicopter drops water on the wildfire in Squamish, British Columbia, Canada, on June 12, 2025. Wildfire in Squamish has spread to 54 hectares in size, prompting an evacuation of the nearby area, according to BC Wildfire Service on Thursday. Photo by Harrison Ha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Squamish Wildfire Threatens British Columbia - Canada

A helicopter drops water on the wildfire in Squamish, British Columbia, Canada, on June 12, 2025. Wildfire in Squamish has spread to 54 hectares in size, prompting an evacuation of the nearby area, according to BC Wildfire Service on Thursday. Photo by Harrison Ha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada: Emergency Declared as Wildfire Rages in Squamish, B.C. 2

A wildfire burning in Squamish, British Columbia, approximately 45 kilometers north of Vancouver, has grown to over 20 hectares by Wednesday morning, June 11. The district has declared a state of emergency, and about 100 properties are under an evacuation.

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Canada: Emergency Declared as Wildfire Rages in Squamish, B.C.

A state of emergency was declared as the Dryden Creek wildfire continued to burn in Squamish, British Columbia, prompting expanded evacuation alerts and a full campfire ban.

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Firefighters National Memorial Day Service - Ottawa

Philomena Gale, mother of Wildland Firefighter Devyn Gale of the BC Wildfire Service, embraces her daughter Kalyn, also of the BC Wildfire Service, as her husband Graham and son Nolan look on, after receiving a memorial helmet at the Firefighters' National Memorial Day service in Ottawa, ON, Canada, on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Firefighters National Memorial Day Service - Ottawa

Colleagues of BC Wildfire Service firefighter Devyn Gale use graphite to make a rubbing of her name on the Canadian Firefighters Memorial after the Firefighters' National Memorial Day service in Ottawa, ON, Canada, on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Firefighters National Memorial Day Service - Ottawa

Marie Patrick wears a shirt bearing the name of her brother, Wildland Firefighter Kenneth Patrick of the BC Wildfire Service, as she receives his memorial helmet with his spouse Holly Sargent, left, at the Firefighters' National Memorial Day service in Ottawa, ON, Canada, on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Firefighters National Memorial Day Service - Ottawa

Graham and Philomena Gale, parents of Wildland Firefighter Devyn Gale of the BC Wildfire Service, receive her memorial helmet during the Firefighters' National Memorial Day service, as siblings Kalyn, second from right, and Nolan, also of the BC Wildfire Service, look on, in Ottawa, ON, Canada, on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage Across British Columbia - Canada

Aerial photo provided by BC Wildfire Service shows a wildfire near Deep Creek, northwest British Columbia, Canada, on August 18, 2024. Until August 19, there are 375 active wildfires burning, with 127 out of control, across British Columbia in Canada, according to the BC Wildfire Service. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage Across British Columbia - Canada

Aerial photo provided by BC Wildfire Service shows wildfires near Babine River, northwest British Columbia, Canada, on August 17, 2024. Until August 19, there are 375 active wildfires burning, with 127 out of control, across British Columbia in Canada, according to the BC Wildfire Service. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage Across British Columbia - Canada

Aerial photo provided by BC Wildfire Service shows a wildfire near Upper Elaho River, southwestern British Columbia, Canada, on August 16, 2024. Until August 19, there are 375 active wildfires burning, with 127 out of control, across British Columbia in Canada, according to the BC Wildfire Service. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage Across British Columbia - Canada

Aerial photo provided by BC Wildfire Service shows wildfires near Corya Creek, northwest British Columbia, Canada, on August 16, 2024. Until August 19, there are 375 active wildfires burning, with 127 out of control, across British Columbia in Canada, according to the BC Wildfire Service. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage In British Columbia - Canada

Aerial photo provided by BC Wildfire Service shows a firefighting helicopter collecting water to drop over a wildfire near Rutherford Creek, British Columbia, Canada, on August 12, 2024. There are 428 active wildfires across British Columbia in Canada, according to BC Wildfire Service. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage In British Columbia - Canada

Aerial photo provided by BC Wildfire Service shows smoke rising from wildfires near Shetland Creek, British Columbia, Canada, on August 12, 2024. There are 428 active wildfires across British Columbia in Canada, according to BC Wildfire Service. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage In British Columbia - Canada

Aerial photo provided by BC Wildfire Service shows smoke rising from wildfires near Upper Elaho River, British Columbia, Canada, on August 12, 2024. There are 428 active wildfires across British Columbia in Canada, according to BC Wildfire Service. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage In British Columbia - Canada

Aerial photo provided by BC Wildfire Service shows smoke rising from wildfires near Shetland Creek, British Columbia, Canada, on August 12, 2024. There are 428 active wildfires across British Columbia in Canada, according to BC Wildfire Service. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage In British Columbia - Canada

Aerial photo provided by BC Wildfire Service shows smoke rising from wildfires near Birkenhead Lake, British Columbia, Canada, on August 11, 2024. There are 428 active wildfires across British Columbia in Canada, according to BC Wildfire Service. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires in British Columbia - Canada

This photo taken on Aug. 2, 2024 shows smoke billowing from wildfires near Shetland Creek, about 100 km west of Kamloops in British Columbia, Canada. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires in British Columbia - Canada

This photo taken on Aug. 1, 2024 shows an aircraft dropping water over a wildfire site at Dry Creek, southeast of British Columbia, Canada. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires in British Columbia - Canada

This photo taken on Aug. 2, 2024 shows smoke billowing from wildfires near Pasulko Peak, about 100 km west of Kamloops in British Columbia, Canada. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-WILDFIRES

(240804) -- BRITISH COLUMBIA, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on Aug. 1, 2024 shows an aircraft dropping water over a wildfire site at Dry Creek, southeast of British Columbia, Canada. (BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-WILDFIRES

(240804) -- BRITISH COLUMBIA, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on Aug. 2, 2024 shows smoke billowing from wildfires near Shetland Creek, about 100 km west of Kamloops in British Columbia, Canada. (BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-WILDFIRES

(240804) -- BRITISH COLUMBIA, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on Aug. 2, 2024 shows smoke billowing from wildfires near Pasulko Peak, about 100 km west of Kamloops in British Columbia, Canada. (BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadian Wildfires Prompt More Evacuation Orders - British Columbia

Smoke billows from wildfires near the Barkerville historic townsite of British Columbia, Canada, July 21, 2024. As of Wednesday afternoon, there were 434 active wildfires in the province of British Columbia, according to BC Wildfire Service. Hundreds of out-of-control wildfires are burning across western Canada, putting more communities under evacuation alert and raising concerns about air quality. Authorities at the BC Wildlife Service said on Wednesday that 430 active wildfires were burning in British Columbia (BC) along with 177 more in neighbouring Alberta, including near Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies, one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadian Wildfires Prompt More Evacuation Orders - British Columbia

Smoke billows from wildfires at Mulvey Creek, southeast of British Columbia, Canada, July 23, 2024. As of Wednesday afternoon, there were 434 active wildfires in the province of British Columbia, according to BC Wildfire Service. Hundreds of out-of-control wildfires are burning across western Canada, putting more communities under evacuation alert and raising concerns about air quality. Authorities at the BC Wildlife Service said on Wednesday that 430 active wildfires were burning in British Columbia (BC) along with 177 more in neighbouring Alberta, including near Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies, one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadian Wildfires Prompt More Evacuation Orders - British Columbia

This photo taken on July 22, 2024 shows wildfires at Shetland Creek, about 100 km west of Kamloops in British Columbia, Canada. As of Wednesday afternoon, there were 434 active wildfires in the province of British Columbia, according to BC Wildfire Service. Hundreds of out-of-control wildfires are burning across western Canada, putting more communities under evacuation alert and raising concerns about air quality. Authorities at the BC Wildlife Service said on Wednesday that 430 active wildfires were burning in British Columbia (BC) along with 177 more in neighbouring Alberta, including near Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies, one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadian Wildfires Prompt More Evacuation Orders - British Columbia

A helicopter drops water to put out fire at Shetland Creek, about 100 km west of Kamloops in British Columbia, Canada, July 21, 2024. As of Wednesday afternoon, there were 434 active wildfires in the province of British Columbia, according to BC Wildfire Service. Hundreds of out-of-control wildfires are burning across western Canada, putting more communities under evacuation alert and raising concerns about air quality. Authorities at the BC Wildlife Service said on Wednesday that 430 active wildfires were burning in British Columbia (BC) along with 177 more in neighbouring Alberta, including near Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies, one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canadian Wildfires Prompt More Evacuation Orders - British Columbia

An aerial drone photo taken on July 24, 2024 shows smoke billowing from wildfires at Lower Campbell Creek, about 50 km south of Kelowna in British Columbia, Canada. As of Wednesday afternoon, there were 434 active wildfires in the province of British Columbia, according to BC Wildfire Service. Hundreds of out-of-control wildfires are burning across western Canada, putting more communities under evacuation alert and raising concerns about air quality. Authorities at the BC Wildlife Service said on Wednesday that 430 active wildfires were burning in British Columbia (BC) along with 177 more in neighbouring Alberta, including near Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies, one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-BRITISH COLUMBIA-WILDFIRES

(240725) -- BRITISH COLUMBIA, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Smoke billows from wildfires near the Barkerville historic townsite of British Columbia, Canada, July 21, 2024. As of Wednesday afternoon, there were 434 active wildfires in the province of British Columbia, according to BC Wildfire Service. (BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-BRITISH COLUMBIA-WILDFIRES

(240725) -- BRITISH COLUMBIA, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 22, 2024 shows wildfires at Shetland Creek, about 100 km west of Kamloops in British Columbia, Canada. As of Wednesday afternoon, there were 434 active wildfires in the province of British Columbia, according to BC Wildfire Service. (BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-BRITISH COLUMBIA-WILDFIRES

(240725) -- BRITISH COLUMBIA, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Smoke billows from wildfires at Mulvey Creek, southeast of British Columbia, Canada, July 23, 2024. As of Wednesday afternoon, there were 434 active wildfires in the province of British Columbia, according to BC Wildfire Service. (BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-BRITISH COLUMBIA-WILDFIRES

(240725) -- BRITISH COLUMBIA, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 24, 2024 shows smoke billowing from wildfires at Lower Campbell Creek, about 50 km south of Kelowna in British Columbia, Canada. As of Wednesday afternoon, there were 434 active wildfires in the province of British Columbia, according to BC Wildfire Service. (BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-BRITISH COLUMBIA-WILDFIRES

(240725) -- BRITISH COLUMBIA, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A helicopter drops water to put out fire at Shetland Creek, about 100 km west of Kamloops in British Columbia, Canada, July 21, 2024. As of Wednesday afternoon, there were 434 active wildfires in the province of British Columbia, according to BC Wildfire Service. (BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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More Than 300 Wildfires Burn In British Columbia - Canada

Aerial photo provided by BC Wildfire Service shows smoke rising from wildfires at Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada, on July 21, 2024. Alberta and British Columbia continued to battle numerous wildfires, prompting additional evacuation orders in communities across both provinces. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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More Than 300 Wildfires Burn In British Columbia - Canada

Aerial photo provided by BC Wildfire Service shows smoke rising from wildfires at Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada, on July 21, 2024. Alberta and British Columbia continued to battle numerous wildfires, prompting additional evacuation orders in communities across both provinces. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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More Than 300 Wildfires Burn In British Columbia - Canada

Photo provided by BC Wildfire Service shows smoke rising from wildfires along Highway 1 near Shetland Creek, west of Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, on July 21, 2024. Alberta and British Columbia continued to battle numerous wildfires, prompting additional evacuation orders in communities across both provinces. Photo by BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-BRITISH COLUMBIA-WILDFIRE

(240722) -- BRITISH COLUMBIA (CANADA), July 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Aerial photo provided by BC Wildfire Service shows smoke rising from wildfires at Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada, on July 21, 2024. Alberta and British Columbia continued to battle numerous wildfires, prompting additional evacuation orders in communities across both provinces. (BC Wildfire Service/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM