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.'
In terms of wildfire danger ratings, the majority of the Peace region is considered to be at “low to moderate” risk.
Only two wildfires currently remain listed as ‘out of control’ in the Prince George Fire Centre region by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Nine fires have been declared extinguished by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) in a calming of the situation in northeast B.C.
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.
The wildfire situation in the northeast has de-escalated significantly over the weekend amid cooler temperatures and increased precipitation.
Several northeast B.C. wildfires, including some of the largest in the province, have grown - but the BC Wildfire Service says others have been extinguished.
Several wildfires in the Fort Nelson region have grown, including near Etcho Creek, the largest currently burning in the B.C.
British Columbia’s largest wildfire, located in the Etcho Creek area near Fort Nelson, has gotten bigger.
The Kwokwollie Lake wildfire in the Fort Nelson zone has been extinguished and the Petito River blaze has merged with the Etcho Creek fire, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Wildfires in the Etcho Creek and Terminus Mountain areas in the Fort Nelson fire zone have grown, according to the BC Wildfire Service.
There’s no respite for BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) firefighters battling large blazes around northeast B.C.
Three large wildfires in northeast B.C. have grown, but rainfall in the Peace region has been helping BCWS tackle the flames.
Two blazes in northeast B.C. - in Etcho Creek and near the Petito River - have grown despite wet weather in northeast B.C.
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 BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says the Fort St. John area is in ‘low danger’ for risk of new wildfires.
Wildfires in the Fort Nelson zone continue to grow amid warm, dry weather in the Prince George Fire Centre's region.
A fast-moving wildfire picture in northeast B.C. has seen some blazes spread and others contained by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Four fires within the Fort Nelson fire zone have already increased, according to the BCWS, as the weekend's "challenging" weather forecast looms.
The Etcho Creek wildfire - the largest so far in the province - has grown beyond 70,000 hectares.
