Two wildfires that ignited this week are burning out of control in British Columbia, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service. As of Wednesday evening, there were a total of 15 wildfires burning in the province, with two classified as out of control, four being held, and nine under control.
Latest Blaze Discovered Wednesday
The most recent fire, discovered on Wednesday, spans 0.7 square kilometres and is rapidly spreading in the Cariboo Fire Centre. Located north of Itcha Igachuz Provincial Park and 1.5 kilometres north of Tsilbekuz Lake, the cause of this fire remains unknown.
Stuart Lake Wildfire
The other out-of-control blaze is the Stuart Lake wildfire, which ignited on Tuesday in the Prince George Fire Centre. This fire is mapped at 0.03 square kilometres and is believed to be human caused.
Seasonal Context
So far this year, there have been 57 wildfires, scorching about 11.6 square kilometres of land. Heading into the 2026 wildfire season, the service notes that fuel conditions across B.C. are very dry due to last season's drought and recent warm and dry conditions.
Officials urge residents to remain vigilant and report any signs of wildfire. The investigation into the cause of the Cariboo Fire Centre blaze continues.
