BC Wildfire Service

Okanagan wildfire recovery and geohazard warnings

2 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Okanagan Indian Band rescinds evacuation orders after Bradley Creek wildfire

Following the Bradley Creek wildfire, the Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) has entered a long-term recovery phase. While the BC Wildfire Service reported the blaze was held as of August 8, evacuation orders and alerts remaine

2026 British Columbia wildfire and drought update

10 clusters · 78 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Brunswick Complex wildfires in Fraser Canyon are being held

As of September 4, 2026, the Brunswick Complex wildfires in the Fraser Canyon area are being held, according to the BC Wildfire Service. Both the Ainslie Creek and Brunswick Creek wildfires have been downgraded from bein

Bald Range wildfire and Summerland recovery update

34 clusters · 498 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: British Columbia wildfire restrictions and evacuation orders ease

The Bald Range wildfire, which began on August 7, has burned approximately 25,163 hectares and destroyed about 150 structures. While the fire is currently classified as ‘Being Held’, it remains out of control in some cap

2026 BC wildfires – Pear Lake >165k ha, relief efforts in CL

27 clusters · 145 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Pear Lake wildfire near Clinton shows minimal growth

The Pear Lake wildfire and the broader Big Bar complex continue to cause significant destruction in British Columbia. By August 24, the Pear Lake fire was estimated to cover 164,745 hectares. While the fire experienced r

Wildfire Crisis and Mitigation Efforts in British Columbia

28 clusters · 190 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: British Columbia lifts off-road vehicle bans in select fire centres

The wildfire crisis in British Columbia continues to impact air quality and community safety. Environment Canada has issued yellow-coded air quality warnings across several regions due to lingering smoke. Affected areas

Wildfires in British Columbia

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Wildfires ignited by lightning reported in British Columbia

Wildfires have impacted various regions across British Columbia. In mid-August, lightning-sparked blazes caused significant concern near Golden and Revelstoke. The Sea Lion Mountain fire scorched approximately 1,144 hect

Washington & Okanagan wildfires (Aug 2026)

6 clusters · 325 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Spokane wildfires cause over $1 billion in damage and trigger medical warnings

The Spokane Complex Fire, comprising the Old Trails, Autumn Lane, and Fairview ignitions, has seen significant shifts in containment and damage assessments. While early reports indicated the Old Trails Fire ignited on Au

BC wildfires: 20,000 displaced as Ainslie Creek grows

10 clusters · 92 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: British Columbia wildfires destroy over 500 structures

By late August 2026, British Columbia is facing a massive wildfire crisis, with more than 20,000 people displaced in one of the province’s largest evacuation events. The crisis has heavily impacted the South Okanagan, No

Kelowna land development and housing decisions

2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Kelowna City Council rejects Hall Road housing development

The Kelowna City Council has addressed two distinct land use and housing proposals. In one instance, the council approved a revised application from S. Sundher Orchards Ltd. to build temporary housing for 40 farm worker

Ainslie Creek wildfire in British Columbia

2 clusters · 59 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Alexandra Lodge survives wildfire in British Columbia

The Ainslie Creek wildfire in British Columbia’s Fraser Canyon grew to an estimated 65,310 hectares by mid-August 2026. The fire advanced toward the Alexandra Tunnel and Highway 1, driven by intense activity and downslop

Wildfire evacuations in Canada and the United States

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Wildfire evacuation orders and alerts rescinded in Canada and US

In early August 2026, the Fraser Valley Regional District downgraded evacuation orders to alerts for several areas near Boston Bar, including North Bend and Nahatlatch, due to the Brunswick Complex wildfires. While some

Johnson Creek wildfire and BC wildfire updates

2 clusters · 68 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: British Columbia wildfires: Quilpituk Creek fire under control

The Johnson Creek wildfire, ignited by lightning on July 19, continues to necessitate evacuation orders for properties near the rural community of Beaton in British Columbia. As of August 17, the fire has burned approxim