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

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.'

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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).

Smoke from the Etcho Creek wildfire in the Fort Nelson fire zone. (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.

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.

Smoke billows from the Etcho Creek wildfire north of Fort Nelson. (BCWS)
Five Fort Nelson area wildfires grow following Canada Day

Several wildfires in the Fort Nelson region have grown, including near Etcho Creek, the largest currently burning in the B.C.

Wildfires picture shifts across northeastern B.C.

Various wildfires in the region have changed, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), including some large fires.

Shekilie River fire grows again, while other fires no longer ‘out of control’

The Shekilie River fire, one of the largest fires in the Fort Nelson fire zone, has grown again, but the Kyklo Creek and Klenteh Creek blazes are now no longer designated as 'out of control'

BC Wildfire Service reports one fire ‘out,’ another merged in northeast B.C.

The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has declared the Delkpay Creek fire to be ‘out' and the Pesh Creek fire to have merged with the Shekilie River fire, according to its latest update.

Fort St. John wildfire risk now ‘low,’ despite thunderstorm warnings

The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says the Fort St. John area is in ‘low danger’ for risk of new wildfires.

Several wildfires balloon within Fort Nelson fire zone

Wildfires in the Fort Nelson zone continue to grow amid warm, dry weather in the Prince George Fire Centre's region.

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