Wildfire
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Coquihalla wildfire: Evacuation orders lifted as fire shows signs of calming
The Mine Creek wildfire situation may be taking a turn for the better. After a two-day closure of the Coquihalla and a series of evacuation…
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Turnbull Creek wildfire nears Hwy 3, drivers urged to monitor DriveBC
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is advising motorists to keep an eye on DriveBC over the next few days if they are planning to travel…
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UPDATE: BCWS crews continue working to secure Coquihalla corridor
For the latest updates on the fire, click here to read NowMedia's new story. **NowMedia's previous coverage of the Mine Creek wildfire can be found…
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Coquihalla wildfire: Highway reopens amid lower fire activity
For the latest updates on the fire, click here to read NowMedia's new story. (UPDATE: Sept. 5 @ 12:05 pm) – The Coquihalla Highway has…
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No fatalities after ‘forced landing’ of BC Wildfire Service helicopter near new wildfire
The BC Wildfire Service is reporting no fatalities or critical injuries after a helicopter working near a new wildfire on the slopes of Mount Currie/Ts'zil…
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VIDEO: Coquihalla motorists capture footage of ferocious wildfire flames
It was a terrifying drive for many on the Coquihalla Highway (Hwy 5) this afternoon. Vehicles travelling through the Juliet Creek area between Merritt and Hope…
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Another dozen temperature records broken in BC as wildfire danger remains high
With the returning heat in British Columbia, more temperature records have fallen across the province. On Tuesday, according to Environment Canada, a dozen areas, including…
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Lightning strikes, above-seasonal temps lead to 144 new wildfires over past 7 days
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has been busy with a sudden rise in wildfires across the province over the past week. Photo Credit: BCWS According to the…
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UPDATE: Coquihalla wildfire caused by semi truck blaze being held
(UPDATE: Aug. 29 @ 3:34 pm) – The wildfire along the Coquihalla that was ignited by a semi truck is being held by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS). …
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Wildfire photo wins national award for BC photographer
A haunting image of scorched moss glowing with embers has earned Squamish-based wildlife photographer Jillian A. Brown top honours in Canadian Geographic’s 2025 Flora and…