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Fontas River wildfire

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.

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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 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)
Several wildfires in northeast B.C. grow, two others extinguished

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.

The Summit Lake wildfire burns west of Fort Nelson on June 8th, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, B.C. Wildfire Service)
Wildfire picture evolves rapidly as firefighters tackle blazes across northeast B.C.

A fast-moving wildfire picture in northeast B.C. has seen some blazes spread and others contained by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).

Firefighters battle multiple wildfires in Fort Nelson zone

There were at least seven new fires discovered between Monday, May 26th and June 2nd.

Fontas River wildfire expands to reach 6,286 hectares

The fire near the Fontas River east of Fort Nelson, which is an 'overwintering' fire, has now burned 6,286 hectares.

Holdover wildfire reignites north of Fort St. John

A holdover wildfire from 2023 has reignited as of May 11th, 2025, burning more than 100 hectares north of Fort St. John.

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