Back burns were scheduled but this wildfire burning on the mountainside above Killiney doesn't look like a controlled burn. Once again the smoke has lifted and given the clearest view of the devastation so far. This video was taken August 24th around noon

Travelers planning to take the Coquihalla or other interior routes should be prepared for delays, detours or closures according to drive BC Thanks to wildfires like the White Rock Lake blaze and other fires burning along the Coquihalla and Hope Princeton twenty-six roadways are closed or have significant delays or advisories. That's in addition to scheduled maintenance. Coquihalla travelers between Hope and Merritt will have no access to off ramps, facilities, or washrooms

Environment Canada has once again issued a SPECIAL AIR QUALITY STATEMENT. As of 3 PM Saturday, July 31 the air quality is calculated to be 10+ Very High Risk and as high as the scale appears to go. The Air Quality Health Index website advises avoiding strenuous activities outdoors. Children, the elderly, or those living with a chronic health condition may have elevate an elevated risk level. Especially affected are people with heart and lung conditions. The 10+ Very High-Ri

The Nk'Mip Creek Fire has been out of control since it was first discovered Monday July 19. Its size is estimated to be 13,000 hectares. The wildfire is growing on the north and northeastern flanks, primarily driven by wind, fuel type, and dry conditions. Smoke will be present in the valley bottoms through the morning, with some clearing through the afternoon and evening. Fire behaviour is anticipated to increase through the afternoon and into the evening, as the inversion li