Kelly Greene

BC forestry, wildfire recovery, and road access disputes

4 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: British Columbia officials manage wildfire recovery and timber salvage debate

British Columbia continues to navigate complex crises involving forestry management, wildfire recovery, and infrastructure disputes. The province is managing the aftermath of a severe wildfire season, notably the Pear

Bald Range wildfire and Summerland recovery update

34 clusters · 498 sources · last updated 14 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 17 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 18 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

Wildfire evacuations in Canada and the United States

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 27 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Latest: Wildfire evacuation orders and alerts rescinded in Canada and US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