Fort St. John wildfire drives urgent evacuations as flames retreat

May 2, 2025, 10:21 am

In Fort St. John, BC, wildfires forced residents from their homes when flames rapidly approached—only to later retreat unexpectedly, easing immediate concerns. Emergency crews remain vigilant as the situation evolves.

globalnews.ca / WestJet assesses operations in Fort St. John, B.C. due to wildfire burning in the area

Fire crews, two helicopters and an air tanker group were working on the fire.

thestar.com / Wildfire that forced evacuations in Fort St. John, B.C., not threatening buildings

FORT ST. JOHN - The City of Fort St. John, B.C., says a wildfire that prompted evacuations last night is not actively threatening any structures.

globalnews.ca / Wildfire forces evacuations in Fort St. John

The city's fire information officer says the flames are now moving away from town, which is positive news. The fire sparked quickly on Thursday afternoon.

nationalobserver.com / Wildfire causes evacuations in Fort St. John, BC, city says

Firefighters from Fort St. John, BC, and the provincial wildfire service were battling a blaze that prompted evacuations late on Thursday, the city said.

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