Wildfires

The BC Wildfire Service says the fire danger for most of Vancouver Island is rated as high, with the southern portion of the Island from Nanaimo down to Victoria rated as extreme. Coastal Fire Centre Information Officer Julia Caranchi says it's the result of the hot weather and lack of rain, conditions that are currently expected to remain for at least another week.

The BC Wildfire Service says the three hectare Nanaimo River Road fire is now being held. Julia Caranchi of the Coastal Wildfire Centre in Parksville...

Update: From BC Wildfire Service as of 5:10 p.m., Cowichan fire is now being held, and based on the fuel and weather conditions, they...

Wildfires are affecting B.C. more than ever, and United Way BC looks to help communities welcome evacuees through a new guide. The Social Sector Activation...

Three new wildfires have started around Vancouver Island in recent days.  A 0.09-hectare blaze was discovered on July 6 at a farm in Nanoose Bay,...

A wildfire has been discovered south of Cowichan Lake. The fire is located near Harris Creek, just east of the Pacific Marine Circle Highway between...

UPDATE: As of 8:52 a.m., Coastal Fire Service says the fire west of Port Alberni is currently held at 23.51 hectares, with the fire...

A wildfire near Cassidy has been updated by the Coastal Wildfire Service and is now labeled as being held.   The fire was discovered on...

A wildfire reported yesterday near Cassidy has been designated out of control by the BC Wildfire Service.  According to their website, the fire was discovered...