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Parksville firefighters extinguish brush fire near Stanhope Road
Blaze believed to be human-caused; no injuries reported
Firefighter hurt battling blaze in historic Vancouver Island building
Interior of Cumberland structure "pretty much destroyed"
Hazy days continue across Vancouver Island with a dozen active wildfires in the north
Anyone who sees a wildfire can report by calling 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on a cellphone
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Use of ATV in Okanagan backcountry reignites concerns over encampments amid fire risk
Off-road vehicles are currently prohibited in certain parts of B.C. due to wildfire risk
Un-baa-lievable: Lamb fleeing Summerland wildfire rescued by firefighters
The lamb rode backseat with a member of the B.C. Conservation Officer Service
Author casts net to solve B.C. 56-year ‘Free Willy’ orca mystery
5 killer whales were caught in Pedder Bay in 1970
Around 500 personnel continues to battle Bald Range wildfire in Summerland
Since June, the area has received a quarter of the precipitation it usually does: BCWS
32 orphaned raccoons prepare for the wild at B.C. rehab centre
Wild ARC staff use incubators, specialized diets and playrooms to give rescued animals a second chance
PHOTOS: Hi Neighbour Day Festival offers family fun in Errington
Beloved annual tradition marks 57th anniversary
More evacuation orders downgraded to alerts for Bradley Creek wildfire
An evacuation order for several properties in Area “B” of the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) has been downgraded to evacuation alert as of 6 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 16). […]
3 out of control fires burning in the North Island
3 of the 14 wildfires on the North Island are still out of control
UPDATE: Evacuation order continues for rural Beaton properties, amid Johnson Creek wildfire
Blaze posing threat to Incomappleux FSR, Fish River Creek after burning 266 hectares
Environment Canada rolls out new alert system for thunderstorms, tornadoes
Senior meteorologist says change is mean to help reduce 'over-alerting fatigue'
Ainslie Creek wildfire threatens historic Alexandra Lodge in Fraser Canyon
Structure protection crew working overlapping shifts around the clock to ensure coverage
North end of Westside Road reopens amid Vernon’s Bradley Creek wildfire
Westside Road reopened for local residents only and remains closed from Komasket Road to Simla Road
Ainslie Creek wildfire burns to Alexandra Tunnel in Fraser Canyon
Fire continues to move south as crews work to stop spread across Highway 1
Honouring Dorothy: Tiny turtles tucked away in James Bay a gesture of kindness
'When people find them I want them to feel a little lighter in their day'
Multiple planned ignitions scheduled for Pear Lake fire near Clinton
Largest fire in province estimated at 159,317 hectares as of Sunday, Aug. 16