BC fire warnings heighten as dry, warm winds and heat persist

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 8:21 pm

Authorities in British Columbia have issued urgent warnings as rising temperatures, dry conditions, and strong winds combine to elevate wildfire risks across the southern province and the Interior. Residents are urged to take preventive measures against potential fire outbreaks amid this harsh weather surge.

lapresse.ca / Colombie-Britanique | Un incendie de forêt provoque des évacuations à Fort Saint John

Les pompiers de Fort Saint John, en Colombie-Britannique, et le service provincial de lutte contre les incendies de forêt luttent contre un incendie qui, selon la ville, a entraîné des évacuations.

theglobeandmail.com / Wildfire prompts evacuations in Fort St. John, B.C., city says

City of Fort St. John’s website says the fire is located in the Fish Creek Community Forest

thestar.com / Wildfire prompts evacuations in Fort St. John, B.C., city says

FORT ST. JOHN - Firefighters from Fort St. John, B.C., and the provincial wildfire service are battling a blaze that the city says has prompted evacuations.

globalnews.ca / Wildfire knocks out internet and phone service in Tumbler Ridge

Crews are battling a pair of out of control wildfires in northeastern B.C., one of which has knocked out phone and internet service in Tumbler Ridge.

globalnews.ca / Fortis plan to reduce wildfire risk across Southern Interior raises other safety concerns

The initiative will see Fortis cut off power in the mentioned communities, if warranted, during extreme weather events.

thestar.com / B.C. warns of elevated wildfire risk as winds arrive with warm, dry conditions

The British Columbia government is urging people to use caution as a combination of warm, dry conditions and strong winds moves over the southern part of the province, raising the wildfire risk.

globalnews.ca / Rising temperatures prompt fire warning in B.C. Interior

An open fire warning has been issued for Interior B.C. residents due to warm and dry temperatures this weekend.

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