Evacuation alert lifted for Swede Creek area

The evacuation alert issued June 2, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. for the Swede Creek fire area has been lifted by the Cariboo Regional District Emergency Operations Centre (EOC). An evacuation alert or order…

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Evacuation alert lifted for Konni Lake area in the Chilcotin

The Evacuation Alert issued April 23, 2026, at 6:45 p.m. for the Konni Lake Fire Area has been lifted by Xeni Gwet’in First Nation Government, Tŝilhqot’in National Government and the Cariboo Regio…

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Warm winter, ongoing droughts could elevate fire risk this season, says B.C. Wildfire Service
The B.C. Wildfire Service is forecasting an elevated risk for extreme or difficult-to-control wildfires in some parts of the province this year, including in the northeast, Chilcotin and South Thompson regions.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-wildfire-season-and-drought-outlook-preparedness-2026-9.7166789?cmp=rss
Northeast B.C. biggest area of concern for wildfires in 2026 season
Western parts of the Cariboo Fire Centre (Chilcotin) and the Kamloops Fire Centre are also experiencing moderate drought conditions and could see more fires.
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https://globalnews.ca/news/11804435/bc-2026-wildfire-drought-danger/