Evacuations – West Coast Current

Wildfire Evacuations and Historical Losses Highlight Ongoing B.C. Threat

Thousands are evacuated in Summerland and Peachland as wildfires flare along Okanagan Lake, adding to B.C.'s history of destructive fire seasons.

COMMUNITY2 weeks ago

What You Need to Know About Fraser Canyon Evacuations and Highway 1 Closures

Evacuation alerts and orders remain active alongside a Highway 1 closure in the Fraser Canyon area as BCWS assigns response resources to the Brunswick Complex.

COMMUNITY2 weeks ago

Fast-Moving Okanagan Wildfires Force Evacuations as Residents Await Word on Their Homes

Wildfires near Okanagan Lake force thousands of evacuations, destroying homes and prompting international support as crews battle fast-moving blazes.

BC STORIES11 months ago

Wildfires Escalate, Prompting Widespread Evacuations

On September 6, BC Wildfire Service crews intensified efforts to contain multiple raging blazes across the province, deploying night-vision helicopters and coordinating local fire departments to...

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Wildfire Evacuations and Historical Losses Highlight Ongoing B.C. Threat

What You Need to Know About Fraser Canyon Evacuations and Highway 1 Closures

Fast-Moving Okanagan Wildfires Force Evacuations as Residents Await Word on Their Homes

Wildfires Escalate, Prompting Widespread Evacuations

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Why Are we Being Urged to Rethink Water Use and Waste as Droughts Worsen

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