Nearly 200 forest fires fought in northeast B.C. during wildfire season 2025
Wildfire season 2025 saw 199 blazes in northeast B.C., while the province saw 1,350 in total.
Fort Nelson fire zone
Latest in Fort Nelson fire zone
BCWS reports all northeast B.C. wildfires ‘under control’ going into winter
2025's wildfire season saw over 300 wildfires in the PGFC coverage area, including multiple wildfires of note and an evacuation. However, as the first snow falls, the BCWS now lists all wildfires in northeast B.C. as 'under control.'
NRRM to complete ‘biological assessment’ of local water for wildfire suppression
This comes as 2025’s wildfire season winds down with snow falling in some areas and temperatures dropping across B.C.
BCWS reports wildfire activity decrease in northern BC
In terms of wildfire danger ratings, the majority of the Peace region is considered to be at “low to moderate” risk.
Campfire ban lifted in northeast B.C.
The category one campfire ban is being lifted across northeast B.C., including in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson, on Wednesday, October 1st.
Campfire ban to take effect across Prince George Fire Centre
All category one open fires are being banned across the Prince George Fire Centre starting Monday, September 8th.
BCWS reports just two remaining ‘out-of-control’ wildfires in northern B.C.
Only two wildfires currently remain listed as ‘out of control’ in the Prince George Fire Centre region by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Nine more northeast B.C. wildfires ‘under control’, one ‘out’: BC Wildfire Service
Nine fires in northeast B.C. have been reclassified as 'under control', and one blaze near the Beatton River is out entirely.
Nine wildfires now ‘out,’ three remain ‘out of control’ in northeast B.C.
Nine fires have been declared extinguished by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) in a calming of the situation in northeast B.C.
Twelve northeast B.C. wildfires brought ‘under control’
Twelve wildfires in northeast B.C. have been reclassified to 'under control' by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Wildfires continue to grow in Fort Nelson region
The largest wildfire in the province has grown further, but despite that, the number of ‘out-of-control’ fires in northeast B.C. has decreased.
Slew of wildfires now ‘being held’ amid rainfall and cool temperatures
The wildfire situation in the northeast has de-escalated significantly over the weekend amid cooler temperatures and increased precipitation.
BCWS readies for drying to return after rain, cooler weather in northeast B.C.
The British Columbia Wildfire Service (BCWS) says a cold front of thunderstorms and showers is expected to deliver winds and precipitation to northeast B.C.
Wildfire south of Fort Nelson River now ‘being held’
A wildfire burning near the Fort Nelson river has been downgraded from ‘out of control’ to ‘being held’ by the BC Wildfire Service.
Province faces more adverse drought this year despite rainfall in northeast B.C.
Despite recent rainfall around Fort Nelson in northeast B.C., the province is readying for this year's drought season to be more severe in 2025.
Man attacked by grizzly bear was Summit Lake firefighter, escapes with ‘mostly minor injuries’
A BC Wildfire Service firefighter was attacked by a grizzly bear while working to extinguish the Summit Lake wildfire near Fort Nelson.
Four Fort Nelson wildfires downgraded to ‘being held’
Several wildfires in the Fort Nelson region have had their designations changed to ‘being held’ as the 2025 wildfire season continues.
Firefighters battle drought conditions in northeast B.C.
Ministry of Forests and the BC Wildfire Service are facing difficult conditions for firefighters in the northeast B.C.
Minister warns wildfires may burn 30 per cent of region in 2025
The minister of forests, during a tour of the northeast, spoke about the significance of this year's wildfire season and its dangers.
‘Blow down’ creating ‘major challenges’ in Fort Nelson wildfires fight
Lingering effects from the ongoing multi-year drought in northeast B.C. are making it difficult for BCWS firefighters to combat the many blazes burning through the Fort Nelson region in 2025.
BCWS reports all northeast B.C. wildfires ‘under control’ going into winter
2025's wildfire season saw over 300 wildfires in the PGFC coverage area, including multiple wildfires of note and an evacuation. However, as the first snow falls, the BCWS now lists all wildfires in northeast B.C. as 'under control.'
NRRM to complete ‘biological assessment’ of local water for wildfire suppression
This comes as 2025’s wildfire season winds down with snow falling in some areas and temperatures dropping across B.C.
BCWS reports wildfire activity decrease in northern BC
In terms of wildfire danger ratings, the majority of the Peace region is considered to be at “low to moderate” risk.
Campfire ban lifted in northeast B.C.
The category one campfire ban is being lifted across northeast B.C., including in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson, on Wednesday, October 1st.
Campfire ban to take effect across Prince George Fire Centre
All category one open fires are being banned across the Prince George Fire Centre starting Monday, September 8th.
BCWS reports just two remaining ‘out-of-control’ wildfires in northern B.C.
Only two wildfires currently remain listed as ‘out of control’ in the Prince George Fire Centre region by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Nine more northeast B.C. wildfires ‘under control’, one ‘out’: BC Wildfire Service
Nine fires in northeast B.C. have been reclassified as 'under control', and one blaze near the Beatton River is out entirely.
Nine wildfires now ‘out,’ three remain ‘out of control’ in northeast B.C.
Nine fires have been declared extinguished by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) in a calming of the situation in northeast B.C.
Twelve northeast B.C. wildfires brought ‘under control’
Twelve wildfires in northeast B.C. have been reclassified to 'under control' by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Wildfires continue to grow in Fort Nelson region
The largest wildfire in the province has grown further, but despite that, the number of ‘out-of-control’ fires in northeast B.C. has decreased.
Slew of wildfires now ‘being held’ amid rainfall and cool temperatures
The wildfire situation in the northeast has de-escalated significantly over the weekend amid cooler temperatures and increased precipitation.
BCWS readies for drying to return after rain, cooler weather in northeast B.C.
The British Columbia Wildfire Service (BCWS) says a cold front of thunderstorms and showers is expected to deliver winds and precipitation to northeast B.C.
Wildfire south of Fort Nelson River now ‘being held’
A wildfire burning near the Fort Nelson river has been downgraded from ‘out of control’ to ‘being held’ by the BC Wildfire Service.
Province faces more adverse drought this year despite rainfall in northeast B.C.
Despite recent rainfall around Fort Nelson in northeast B.C., the province is readying for this year's drought season to be more severe in 2025.
Man attacked by grizzly bear was Summit Lake firefighter, escapes with ‘mostly minor injuries’
A BC Wildfire Service firefighter was attacked by a grizzly bear while working to extinguish the Summit Lake wildfire near Fort Nelson.
Four Fort Nelson wildfires downgraded to ‘being held’
Several wildfires in the Fort Nelson region have had their designations changed to ‘being held’ as the 2025 wildfire season continues.
Firefighters battle drought conditions in northeast B.C.
Ministry of Forests and the BC Wildfire Service are facing difficult conditions for firefighters in the northeast B.C.
Minister warns wildfires may burn 30 per cent of region in 2025
The minister of forests, during a tour of the northeast, spoke about the significance of this year's wildfire season and its dangers.
‘Blow down’ creating ‘major challenges’ in Fort Nelson wildfires fight
Lingering effects from the ongoing multi-year drought in northeast B.C. are making it difficult for BCWS firefighters to combat the many blazes burning through the Fort Nelson region in 2025.
