B.C. Wildfire Service
Coverage of B.C. Wildfire Service in the Nexus archive.
- Wildfire destroys about 230 homes in western Canadian Indigenous community, officials say
A wildfire destroyed about 230 homes in the Okanagan Indian Band near Vernon, British Columbia, making it one of Canada’s most destructive fires in recent years. The Bradley Creek wildfire, fueled by strong winds, forced evacuations of 8,000 people and damaged critical infrastructure despite aerial firefighting efforts.
- Okanagan Lake wildfire doubles in size as new evacuations ordered across B.C.
The Bradley Creek wildfire in B.C.'s North Okanagan has more than doubled in size from 10 to 26 square kilometres since Saturday, prompting new evacuations. The B.C. Wildfire Service reported the growth.
- Weather conditions expected to spark new wildfires, accelerate fire growth, B.C. Wildfire Service says
The B.C. Wildfire Service warns an approaching cold front could ignite new wildfires and accelerate existing fire growth due to strong winds and potential lightning strikes.