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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 the Etcho Creek wildfire in the Fort Nelson fire zone. (BCWS)
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BCWS reports just two remaining ‘out-of-control’ wildfires in northern B.C.

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