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Bluff Creek wildfire now ‘under control’

A 14-hectare wildfire in the South Peace is officially ‘under control,' according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).

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Smoke from the Etcho Creek wildfire in the Fort Nelson fire zone. (BCWS)
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Bluff Creek wildfire shrinks by five hectares

A wildfire that ignited south of Chetwynd in Bluff Creek on September 3rd decreased in size to 14 hectares on September 5th.

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All category one open fires are being banned across the Prince George Fire Centre starting Monday, September 8th.

The perimeter of the Bluff Creek wildfire, as logged by the BCWS. (BCWS)
Firefighters work quickly to limit spread of wildfire south of Chetwynd

The BCWS says the Bluff Creek wildfire is no longer considered ‘out of control,’ and is now ‘being held.’

The red dot marks where the Bluff Creek blaze is raging. (BCWS)
Firefighters tackle 19-hectare, ‘out of control’ blaze south of Chetwynd

BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) firefighters are tackling an ‘out of control’ wildfire south of Chetwynd, in Bluff Creek.

The Pocket Knife Creek wildfire burns south of Fort Nelson on June 8th, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, B.C. Wildfire Service)
Environment Canada issues air quality warning for Peace region, Fort Nelson

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Kiskatinaw River wildfire area restriction reduced again

The BC Wildfire Service has reduced an area restriction for the Kiskatinaw River area again due to ongoing firefighting efforts near Dawson Creek.

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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.

Smoke from a wildfire near the Fort Nelson River which is now 'under control.' (BCWS)
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).

Province encourages water conservation amid drought conditions

B.C. ministers, the BCWS and the River Forecast Centre are encouraging care over water consumption as the province faces drought conditions.

A map depicting a wildfire, represented by a yellow dot, near Fort St. John
Small fire near Fort St. John ‘being held’ by BC Wildfire Service

The fire was discovered on Tuesday, July 29th west of the Beatton River near Fort St. John.

Smoke from the Etcho Creek wildfire in the Fort Nelson fire zone. (BCWS)
Wildfires continue to grow in Fort Nelson region

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Kiskatinaw River wildfire area restriction reduced

The BC Wildfire Service has announced changes to an area restriction around the Kiskatinaw River wildfire starting July 22nd.

Smoke billows from the Etcho Creek wildfire north of Fort Nelson. (BCWS)
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.

The downtown Vancouver skyline is seen on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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.

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