Warm winter, drought could lead to busy wildfire season: B.C. Wildfire Service

Wildfire near China Creek BC Wildfire Service #portalberni #albernivalley | Evan Hammond

The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says a new, out-of-control wildfire is burning south of Port Alberni Monday night. As of 9:50 p.m. the China Creek wildfire south of Port Alberni has more than doubled in size since this afternoon, now estimated at over 630 hectares. BC Wildfire Service says hot, dry weather and gusty winds are driving the flames northward. An Evacuation Order is in place for China Creek Campground, with all visitors required to leave immediately. Residents in nearby areas are repo

British Columbia Declares State of Emergency Over Wildfires

British Columbia wildfires intensify, doubling evacuations to over 35,000

British Columbia has been grateful to host 215 South African firefighters over the past two weeks. This morning, as they prepared to depart for days of rest, they gifted local crews and staff members with a moving ceremony of song and dance to uplift spirits. This team from Working on Fire have been deployed to support efforts on the Bush Creek East wildfire, in the Shuswap region, and the McDougall Creek wildfire, adjacent to West Kelowna. Following days of rest, they will head north to support

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