Felker Fire near Williams Lake burns 2,300 hectares, still out of control
The Felker wildfire, located south of Williams Lake in British Columbia, has been confirmed at 2,300 hectares as of July 25, 2026. The fire was first reported on July 23, 2026 and remains out of control. BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has deployed 44 firefighting personnel, along with aviation assets—including air tankers, helicopters and fixed‑wing skimmers—to drop water and retardant, and heavy equipment for ground support.
Fire information officer Madison Dahl of the Cariboo Fire Centre said crews have worked overnight on the northern flank to establish a guard line and focused on the southeast flank on July 24. The agency has urged residents to avoid non‑essential use of nearby roads, maintain clear evacuation routes, and relocate livestock away from the fire zone. An evacuation alert covers local properties, and the public is advised to monitor official BCWS channels for updates.
Entities: BC Wildfire Service · Cariboo Fire Centre · Felker Fire · Madison Dahl · Williams Lake
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- [● 16 SOURCES] The Felker Fire was first reported on July 23, 2026. (BC Wildfire Service reports)
- [● 16 SOURCES] 44 firefighting personnel were assigned to the Felker Fire. (BC Wildfire Service statements)
- [● 16 SOURCES] BC Wildfire Service advised the public to avoid non‑essential road use near the Felker Fire. (BCWS public advisory)
- [● 16 SOURCES] Air tankers and helicopters were used to drop water and retardant on the Felker Fire. (BC Wildfire Service operational reports)
- [● 16 SOURCES] Ground crews established containment lines on the northern flank of the Felker Fire overnight July 23‑24. (Statement by Madison Dahl, BCWS)
- [● 16 SOURCES] The Felker Fire burned 2,300 hectares as of July 25, 2026. (BC Wildfire Service reports)
- [● 16 SOURCES] An evacuation alert has been issued for residents and livestock in the area of the Felker Fire. (BC Wildfire Service advisory)
- [● 16 SOURCES] Madison Dahl is the fire information officer and communications lead for the Cariboo Fire Centre. (BC Wildfire Service staff directory)