Fort St. John now classified as at ‘extreme’ risk of wildfires
Several communities in northeast B.C. – including Fort St. John – are now in an area labelled an ‘extreme fire danger,’ according to the BC Wildfire Service.

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Several communities in northeast B.C. – including Fort St. John – are now in an area labelled an ‘extreme fire danger,’ according to the province’s wildfire authority.
A map by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has issued the designation, saying “new fires will start easily, spread rapidly and challenge fire suppression efforts” in the area.
Areas west of Fort St. John and Dawson Creek have also been labelled under the ‘extreme fire risk’ mark, as well as a large portion stretching to Fort Nelson.
The hot summer weather and lack of moisture in the air has made it easy for fires to start in the area on Thursday, May 29th, with a fire reported south of Dawson Creek and six new significant fires in the Fort Nelson zone.
In addition, a 115-hectare wildfire reported south of Dawson Creek earlier in the day has led to an evacuation alert. To view the map and what areas are affected, visit BCWS’ map on its website.
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