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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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Illustration - Silhouetted at Sunset Amidst Vancouver Island Wildfires - Canada

A man is silhouetted as he serves while playing kick volleyball during a sunset intensified by smoke from wildfires burning on Vancouver Island, at Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Silhouetted at Sunset Amidst Vancouver Island Wildfires - Canada

A man is silhouetted while playing kick volleyball during a sunset intensified by smoke from wildfires burning on Vancouver Island, at Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Silhouetted at Sunset Amidst Vancouver Island Wildfires - Canada

A couple sitting against a log on Kitsilano Beach are silhouetted during a sunset intensified by smoke from wildfires burning on Vancouver Island, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Silhouetted at Sunset Amidst Vancouver Island Wildfires - Canada

People posing for a selfie are silhouetted during a sunset intensified by smoke from wildfires burning on Vancouver Island, at Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Silhouetted at Sunset Amidst Vancouver Island Wildfires - Canada

Wind-whipped waves crash onto Kitsilano Beach as a woman is silhouetted while taking photographs during a sunset intensified by smoke from wildfires burning on Vancouver Island, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Silhouetted at Sunset Amidst Vancouver Island Wildfires - Canada

A man is silhouetted as he serves while playing kick volleyball during a sunset intensified by smoke from wildfires burning on Vancouver Island, at Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Silhouetted at Sunset Amidst Vancouver Island Wildfires - Canada

A man is silhouetted as he serves while playing kick volleyball during a sunset intensified by smoke from wildfires burning on Vancouver Island, at Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Silhouetted at Sunset Amidst Vancouver Island Wildfires - Canada

People are silhouetted while playing kick volleyball during sunset as smoke from wildfires burning on Vancouver Island hangs in the air, at Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Silhouetted at Sunset Amidst Vancouver Island Wildfires - Canada

A man is silhouetted as he serves while playing kick volleyball during a sunset intensified by smoke from wildfires burning on Vancouver Island, at Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada: Wesley Ridge Fire Continues to Grow on Vancouver Island

The Wesley Ridge fire has been burning out of control on Vancouver Island on the north side of Cameron Lake with more than 400 people forced to evacuate. The fire now has grown to 511 hectares, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS).

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Wildfire on Vancouver Island Continues to Grow - Canada

A helicopter battles wildfires near Coombs, B.C., on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Photo by Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire on Vancouver Island Continues to Grow - Canada

An evacuees pours a coffee at the Salvation Army's Emergency Disaster Services as volunteers await to provide food and other services for evacuees while in the parking lot of the Qualicum Civic Centre in Qualicum Beach, B.C., Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Photo by Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire on Vancouver Island Continues to Grow - Canada

A fire truck drives to a muster point along Meadowood Way, an access point that leads to Little Qualicum Falls trail as the road closes due to the Wesley Ridge wildfire near Coombs, B.C., Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Photo by Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire on Vancouver Island Continues to Grow - Canada

A helicopter refills a bucket of water at Cameron Lake off Highway 4 where the Wesley Ridge wildfire continues to burn out-of-control near Coombs, B.C., on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Photo by Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire on Vancouver Island Continues to Grow - Canada

A helicopter drops a bucket of water near Cameron Lake off Highway 4 where Wesley Ridge wildfire continues to burn out-of-control near Coombs, B.C., on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Photo by Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire on Vancouver Island Continues to Grow - Canada

A helicopter flies by the Wesley Ridge wildfire near Cameron Lake where an out-of-control fire continues to burn near Coombs, B.C., Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Photo by Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire on Vancouver Island Continues to Grow - Canada

A helicopter refills a bucket of water near Cameron Lake off Highway 4 where the Wesley Ridge wildfire continues to burn near Coombs, B.C., on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Photo by Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire on Vancouver Island Continues to Grow - Canada

Homes are threatened below the Wesley Ridge wildfire on the north side of Cameron Lake off Highway 4 near Coombs, B.C., on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Photo by Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire on Vancouver Island Continues to Grow - Canada

A road crew awaits a potential closure along highway 4 as the Wesley Ridge wildfire burns out-of-control at Cameron Lake near Coombs, B.C., Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Photo by Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire on Vancouver Island Continues to Grow - Canada

A helicopter refills a bucket of water at Cameron Lake off Highway 4 where the Wesley Ridge wildfire continues to burn out-of-control near Coombs, B.C., on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Photo by Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire on Vancouver Island Continues to Grow - Canada

Crews members prepare to battle the Wesley Ridge wildfire on the north side of Cameron Lake off Highway 4 near Coombs, B.C., on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Photo by Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire on Vancouver Island Continues to Grow - Canada

Road closures in the area of wildfires near Coombs, B.C., are shown on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Photo by Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire on Vancouver Island Continues to Grow - Canada

A road crew member watches a helicopter flyby to scoop up water to battle the Wesley Ridge wildfire at Cameron Lake off Highway 4 near Coombs, B.C., on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Photo by Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire on Vancouver Island Continues to Grow - Canada

A helicopter flies by the Wesley Ridge wildfire near Cameron Lake where an out-of-control fire continues to burn near Coombs, B.C., Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Photo by Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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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US: Palisades Fire Visible From Flights Near LAX As 30,000 Evacuate 4

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving and departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as a wildfire rapidly spread through Pacific Palisades fueled by Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7. The fire has scorched more than 2,900 acres, prompting the evacuation of nearly 30,000 residents and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to provide additional support to the affected communities.

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US: Palisades Fire Smoke Visible From Flights Near LAX As 30,000 Evacuate 2

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving and departing from Los Angeles International Airport as a wildfire rapidly spread through Pacific Palisades fueled by Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7. The fire has scorched more than 2,900 acres, prompting the evacuation of nearly 30,000 residents and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to provide additional support to the affected communities.

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Canada: Wind Storm Hits Southern British Columbia On Christmas Day

A windstorm slammed into the southwest coast of British Columbia on Christmas Day, December 25, causing widespread ferry cancellations and power outages.

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Sea Otter At Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre - Vancouver

A baby sea otter named Tofino, who was rescued on June 18 and is estimated to be two to three-months-old, plays with a toy while swimming after having blood drawn, a microchip inserted and her teeth checked, at the Vancouver Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre in Vancouver, on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. The centre is also caring for another female pup named Luna, who is estimated to be three-weeks-old and was found July 13 on Vargas Island, near Tofino, B.C., with remnants of her umbilical cord still attached, after also apparently being abandoned by her mother. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sea Otter At Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre - Vancouver

A baby sea otter named Tofino, who was rescued on June 18 and is estimated to be two to three-months-old, rests after having blood drawn, a microchip inserted and her teeth checked, at the Vancouver Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre in Vancouver, on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. The centre is also caring for another female pup named Luna, who is estimated to be three-weeks-old and was found July 13 on Vargas Island, near Tofino, B.C., with remnants of her umbilical cord still attached, after also apparently being abandoned by her mother. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sea Otter At Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre - Vancouver

Registered veterinary technologist Kendra Luckow prepares to bottle feed a baby sea otter named Luna, who is estimated to be three-weeks-old, at the Vancouver Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Luna was found July 13 on Vargas Island, near Tofino, B.C., with remnants of her umbilical cord still attached. The centre is also caring for another female pup, Tofino, who they estimate is two to three months old and was rescued on June 18 after also apparently being abandoned by her mother. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sea Otter At Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre - Vancouver

A baby sea otter named Tofino, who was rescued on June 18 and is estimated to be two to three-months-old, plays with a toy while swimming after having blood drawn, a microchip inserted and her teeth checked, at the Vancouver Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre in Vancouver, on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. The centre is also caring for another female pup named Luna, who is estimated to be three-weeks-old and was found July 13 on Vargas Island, near Tofino, B.C., with remnants of her umbilical cord still attached, after also apparently being abandoned by her mother. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sea Otter At Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre - Vancouver

A baby sea otter named Tofino, who was rescued on June 18 and is estimated to be two to three-months-old, shakes off water while swimming after having blood drawn, a microchip inserted and her teeth checked, at the Vancouver Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre in Vancouver, on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. The centre is also caring for another female pup named Luna, who is estimated to be three-weeks-old and was found July 13 on Vargas Island, near Tofino, B.C., with remnants of her umbilical cord still attached, after also apparently being abandoned by her mother. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sea Otter At Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre - Vancouver

A baby sea otter named Luna, who is estimated to be three-weeks-old, rests after having blood drawn, a microchip inserted and her teeth checked, at the Vancouver Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre in Vancouver, on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Luna was found July 13 on Vargas Island, near Tofino, B.C., with remnants of her umbilical cord still attached. The centre is also caring for another female pup, Tofino, who they estimate is two to three months old and was rescued on June 18 after also apparently being abandoned by her mother. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sea Otter At Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre - Vancouver

A baby sea otter named Tofino, who was rescued on June 18 and is estimated to be two to three-months-old, shakes off water while swimming after having blood drawn, a microchip inserted and her teeth checked, at the Vancouver Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre in Vancouver, on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. The centre is also caring for another female pup named Luna, who is estimated to be three-weeks-old and was found July 13 on Vargas Island, near Tofino, B.C., with remnants of her umbilical cord still attached, after also apparently being abandoned by her mother. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sea Otter At Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre - Vancouver

A baby sea otter named Luna, who is estimated to be three-weeks-old, is held on an ice pack by a staff member while awakening from anesthesia after having blood drawn, a microchip inserted and her teeth checked, at the Vancouver Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre in Vancouver, on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Luna was found July 13 on Vargas Island, near Tofino, B.C., with remnants of her umbilical cord still attached. The centre is also caring for another female pup, Tofino, who they estimate is two to three months old and was rescued on June 18 after also apparently being abandoned by her mother. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sea Otter At Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre - Vancouver

A baby sea otter named Luna, who is estimated to be three-weeks-old, rests after having blood drawn, a microchip inserted and her teeth checked, at the Vancouver Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre in Vancouver, on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Luna was found July 13 on Vargas Island, near Tofino, B.C., with remnants of her umbilical cord still attached. The centre is also caring for another female pup, Tofino, who they estimate is two to three months old and was rescued on June 18 after also apparently being abandoned by her mother. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sea Otter At Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre - Vancouver

Registered veterinary technologist Kendra Luckow bottle feeds puppy formula mixed with clams to a baby sea otter named Luna, who is estimated to be three-weeks-old, at the Vancouver Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Luna was found July 13 on Vargas Island, near Tofino, B.C., with remnants of her umbilical cord still attached. The centre is also caring for another female pup, Tofino, who they estimate is two to three months old and was rescued on June 18 after also apparently being abandoned by her mother. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sea Otter At Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre - Vancouver

A baby sea otter named Luna, who is estimated to be three-weeks-old, rests after having blood drawn, a microchip inserted and her teeth checked, at the Vancouver Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre in Vancouver, on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Luna was found July 13 on Vargas Island, near Tofino, B.C., with remnants of her umbilical cord still attached. The centre is also caring for another female pup, Tofino, who they estimate is two to three months old and was rescued on June 18 after also apparently being abandoned by her mother. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sea Otter At Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre - Vancouver

Staff prepare to draw blood from a baby sea otter named Tofino, who was rescued on June 18 and is estimated to be two to three-months-old, while also having a microchip inserted and her teeth checked, at the Vancouver Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre in Vancouver, on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. The centre is also caring for another female pup named Luna, who is estimated to be three-weeks-old and was found July 13 on Vargas Island, near Tofino, B.C., with remnants of her umbilical cord still attached, after also apparently being abandoned by her mother. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sea Otter At Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre - Vancouver

A baby sea otter named Luna, who is estimated to be three-weeks-old, chews on a teething toy while being held on an ice pack while awakening from anesthesia after having blood drawn, a microchip inserted and her teeth checked, at the Vancouver Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre in Vancouver, on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Luna was found July 13 on Vargas Island, near Tofino, B.C., with remnants of her umbilical cord still attached. The centre is also caring for another female pup, Tofino, who they estimate is two to three months old and was rescued on June 18 after also apparently being abandoned by her mother. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sea Otter At Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre - Vancouver

A baby sea otter named Luna, who is estimated to be three-weeks-old, is held on an ice pack by a staff member while awakening from anesthesia after having blood drawn, a microchip inserted and her teeth checked, at the Vancouver Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre in Vancouver, on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Luna was found July 13 on Vargas Island, near Tofino, B.C., with remnants of her umbilical cord still attached. The centre is also caring for another female pup, Tofino, who they estimate is two to three months old and was rescued on June 18 after also apparently being abandoned by her mother. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sea Otter At Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre - Vancouver

Registered veterinary technologist Kendra Luckow bottle feeds puppy formula mixed with clams to a baby sea otter named Luna, who is estimated to be three-weeks-old, at the Vancouver Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Luna was found July 13 on Vargas Island, near Tofino, B.C., with remnants of her umbilical cord still attached. The centre is also caring for another female pup, Tofino, who they estimate is two to three months old and was rescued on June 18 after also apparently being abandoned by her mother. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sea Otter At Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre - Vancouver

Registered veterinary technologist Kendra Luckow bottle feeds puppy formula mixed with clams to a baby sea otter named Luna, who is estimated to be three-weeks-old, at the Vancouver Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Luna was found July 13 on Vargas Island, near Tofino, B.C., with remnants of her umbilical cord still attached. The centre is also caring for another female pup, Tofino, who they estimate is two to three months old and was rescued on June 18 after also apparently being abandoned by her mother. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Kelowna Declares State Of Emergency Over Encroaching Wildfire - Canada

Smoke from the McDougall Creek fire is seen over Okanagan Lake from Kelowna, B.C., Canada, on Thursday, August 17, 2023. Provincial officials warned Thursday the next 48 hours could be the most challenging during B.C.’s record-breaking fire season that has killed two firefighters and burned an area equal to half the size of Vancouver Island. Photo by Joe O'Connal/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Kelowna Declares State Of Emergency Over Encroaching Wildfire - Canada

Smoke from the McDougall Creek fire is seen over Okanagan Lake from Kelowna, B.C., Canada, on Thursday, August 17, 2023. Provincial officials warned Thursday the next 48 hours could be the most challenging during B.C.’s record-breaking fire season that has killed two firefighters and burned an area equal to half the size of Vancouver Island. Photo by Joe O'Connal/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Kelowna Declares State Of Emergency Over Encroaching Wildfire - Canada

Smoke from the McDougall Creek fire is seen over Okanagan Lake from Kelowna, B.C., Canada, on Thursday, August 17, 2023. Provincial officials warned Thursday the next 48 hours could be the most challenging during B.C.’s record-breaking fire season that has killed two firefighters and burned an area equal to half the size of Vancouver Island. Photo by Joe O'Connal/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Kelowna Declares State Of Emergency Over Encroaching Wildfire - Canada

Smoke from the McDougall Creek fire is seen over Okanagan Lake from Kelowna, B.C., Canada, on Thursday, August 17, 2023. Provincial officials warned Thursday the next 48 hours could be the most challenging during B.C.’s record-breaking fire season that has killed two firefighters and burned an area equal to half the size of Vancouver Island. Photo by Joe O'Connal/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Kelowna Declares State Of Emergency Over Encroaching Wildfire - Canada

Smoke from the McDougall Creek fire is seen over Okanagan Lake from Kelowna, B.C., Canada, on Thursday, August 17, 2023. Provincial officials warned Thursday the next 48 hours could be the most challenging during B.C.’s record-breaking fire season that has killed two firefighters and burned an area equal to half the size of Vancouver Island. Photo by Joe O'Connal/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM