BC Wildfire, LBSAR on scene, asking residents to avoid area Blue smoke from a wildfire above Lions Bay can be seen against the low clouds, August 23. Photo by kc dyer. BC Wildfire and Lions Bay Search and Rescue have been deployed to a wildfire near the Village. Likely the result of a lightning strike from last night's storm, LBSAR's Training and Search Manager Maria Masiar says the fire is burning at approximately 400-450 metres above sea level, at a location between Lone Tr

Potential for fire activity is expected to increase Click the image above for the most up-to-date BC Wildfire Service Activity Map. Update, 7 p.m.: BCWildfire has downgraded the Belcarra fire to 'being held' earlier this afternoon. There are now eight fires rated as 'out of control' in the Coastal Fire District. Original story: With some of the hottest days of summer still ahead, the wildfire situation remains grave throughout much of the province. According to BC Wildfire 11

Blaze south of Pemberton now being held Aerial shot of the Signal Hill Fire taken when first spotted, July 15. Courtesy BC Wildfire Service. July 19 Update: BC Wildfire Service continues to report the Signal Hill Fire as 'Being Held', and the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District has rescinded the Evacuation Alert for the Village of Pemberton and surrounding area. The Evacuation Order remains in place for One Mile Lake Park in order to allow safe working space for firefighters.