US EditionEarly Fires a Sign of Tough Season Ahead for Northeastern B.C.
- Over the weekend near Fort Nelson, B.C., the fire known as Pocket Knife Creek ignited and rapidly expanded, now covering an area exceeding 610 square kilometres.
- The fire resulted from two merging blazes amid dry conditions and increased fire behaviour caused by a cold front passing through on Sunday.
- The region faces three major wildfires of note, including the Summit Lake fire north of Fort Nelson at about 106 square kilometres and the 130 square kilometre Kiskatinaw River blaze.
- Environment Canada has issued a special air quality advisory for northeastern B.C., noting that smoke from wildfires is leading to degraded air conditions and limited visibility in the Fort Nelson and Peace River regions.
- Authorities closed Highway 97 and the Alaska Highway near Fort Nelson due to wildfire risks and dangerous tree assessments, with closures expected to persist as fire conditions remain extreme.
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Firefighters brace for extreme fire behaviour with second cold front forecast – Energeticcity.ca
The Summit Lake wildfire burns west of Fort Nelson on June 8th, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, B.C. Wildfire Service) FORT ST JOHN, B.C. — The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says crews are preparing for “extreme fire behaviour” in the province’s northeastern region as a second dry cold front is forecast to move through. The service says wind gusts up to 80km/hr are expected in some areas, which could fan the flames and cause growth in the region that…
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