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Canada Wildfires 2024

‘Bold and brilliant:’ Loved ones remember firefighter killed fighting Jasper blaze

‘Bold and brilliant:’ Loved ones remember firefighter killed fighting Jasper blaze

Kitchen’s family is also eligible to apply for a $100,000 memorial fund
Wildfire reported near Harrison Mills

Wildfire reported near Harrison Mills

Wildfire is south of community, caused by lightning
No overnight growth for 700-hectare North Okanagan wildfire

No overnight growth for 700-hectare North Okanagan wildfire

The Wildfire of Note is still an estimated 700 hectares in size
Parks Canada’s lease system, building rules could delay Jasper rebuild

Parks Canada’s lease system, building rules could delay Jasper rebuild

Each property owner in Jasper is a leaseholder with the Crown
2 wildfires spark on opposite sides of Burns Lake

2 wildfires spark on opposite sides of Burns Lake

Wildfire crews are battling two new blazes sparked on Thursday afternoon near Burns Lake
Highway connecting B.C., Alberta to reopen following Jasper wildfire

Highway connecting B.C., Alberta to reopen following Jasper wildfire

The highway was first closed on July 22
Argenta residents allowed to return home following wildfire evac

Argenta residents allowed to return home following wildfire evac

The Argenta Creek wildfire however is still out of control
North Okanagan Hullcar Mountain wildfire shows little growth, now 700 hectares

North Okanagan Hullcar Mountain wildfire shows little growth, now 700 hectares

At this time, all evacuation orders and alerts remain in place
Hot, dry weather fuelling wildfires, with close to 350 burning in B.C.

Hot, dry weather fuelling wildfires, with close to 350 burning in B.C.

Soils so dried out in southeast they aren't absorbing much rain even when it does fall, BC Wildfire says
UPDATE: 46-hectare wildfire in Penticton under control

UPDATE: 46-hectare wildfire in Penticton under control

The wildfire started due to a trailer fire