A wildfire in Belcarra Regional Park near Anmore and Port Moody prompted the evacuation of two homes and evacuation alerts for about 35 nearby properties. Crews used helicopters and ground resources to fight the blaze, which was believed to be human-caused and visible across Metro Vancouver.
A fast-moving wildfire near Summerland, British Columbia, triggered a state of emergency and evacuation orders for Summerland and nearby areas around Peachland. Officials said the blaze was growing rapidly, with winds pushing embers far ahead of the main fire.
A lightning-caused wildfire near Kimberley, British Columbia, has prompted an evacuation alert for all city residents and 66 nearby properties in the Regional District of East Kootenay. Firefighters are building control lines while hot, dry conditions and little rain continue to raise concern.
In September 2025, multiple wildfires were observed near E.C. Manning Provincial Park, BC, highlighting the increasing prevalence and intensity of wildfires in the region.
The Mount Underwood wildfire south of Port Alberni grew to 630 hectares on August 11, prompting highway closures, campground evacuations, and a power outage affecting over 500 customers.
As of Tuesday, there were 299 wildfires burning in B.C., with 40 evacuation orders affecting approximately 5,724 people (2,862 properties), in addition to 69 evacuation alerts impacting approximately 32,076 people (16,038 properties).
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