US EditionCool Weather_ Rain Expected to Aid B.C. Fire Fight but Drought Persists in Northeast
- The Shekilie River fire grew to 83,583 hectares by June 22, 2025, in British Columbia's northeast region.
- The fire expanded amid ongoing drought and dry conditions in the northeast, despite recent cool and rainy weather in other parts of B.C.
- BC Wildfire Service reported about 80 active wildfires in the province, mostly in the northeast, with 41% out of control and 36% under control.
- The Cariboo Regional District removed an evacuation notice issued the previous Wednesday for homes close to a wildfire located approximately 220 kilometres to the west of Williams Lake, reflecting advancements in managing the fire.
- While cool, rainy weather continues to temper fire activity across much of B.C., drought in the northeast raises ongoing risk for new fire starts in that region.
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B.C. wildfire update: Cooler weather helps battle against Squamish wildfire | Alice Lake Provincial Park closed | RCMP launch investigation into Squamish blaze | B.C.’s biggest wildfire continues to spread
Wildfire season is underway in B.C. amid hot weather and prolonged drought conditions in parts of the province.
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Shekilie River fire grows again, while other fires no longer 'out of control' – Energeticcity.ca
The Shekilie River fire on June 22nd. The fire has now grown to 83,583 hectares. (BC Wildfire Service) FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — One of the largest fires in the Fort Nelson fire zone has grown again, according to the province’s wildfire authority. The Shekilie River fire, first reported by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) on May 25th, has now grown 9,704 hectares, from 73,879 hectares to 83,583 hectares. A holdover fire from previous seasons, it was r…
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