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.'
A BC Wildfire Service firefighter was attacked by a grizzly bear while working to extinguish the Summit Lake wildfire near Fort Nelson.
The Summit Lake wildfire near Fort Nelson is 'being held,' which means it is no longer expected to continue growing past its current boundaries.
Various wildfires in the region have changed, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), including some large fires.
There’s no respite for BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) firefighters battling large blazes around northeast B.C.
The Summit Lake wildfire is still labelled as burning 'out of control,' but is no longer classified as 'of note.'
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) has updated its evacuation alert for the Summit Lake wildfire.
The Kiskatinaw River and Pocket Knife Creek wildfires have been downgraded and are no longer considered 'fires of note.'
After weekend rainfall in northeast B.C., the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire is now listed as ‘being held' by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), while the Summit Lake blaze has slightly shrunk.
The Summit Lake wildfire evacuation order has been expanded.
The Alaska Highway (Highway 97) is currently closed in two different places as the BCWS tackles two wildfires 'of note': the Summit Lake and Pocket Knife Creek blazes.
A fast-moving wildfire picture in northeast B.C. has seen some blazes spread and others contained by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
The Alaska Highway (Highway 97) has closed to traffic this evening because of the Summit Lake wildfire.
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) has issued an evacuation order and extended an evacuation alert due to the wildfire near Summit Lake, along Highway 97 (the Alaska Highway).
Wildfire activity in the Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson fire zones is anticipated to be “challenging” from June 6th to June 8th due to the increased temperatures and strong winds.
A stretch of the Alaska Highway - Highway 97 - has been reopened for a second time on June 3rd amid the Summit Lake wildfire.
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality has issued an evacuation alert in the Tetsa River area due to the Summit Lake wildfire.
A wildfire has led to part of the Alaska Highway west of Fort Nelson closing to traffic.
