Four years after horrific B.C. heat dome: improvements, enduring risks, and no plans for a memorial
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Cooler conditions forecast for much of B.C., expected to aid in fire fight
The Izman Creek fire burning north of Lytton, B.C. is seen in this handout photo on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - BC Wildfire Service (Mandatory Credit) British Columbia's wildfire service says cool conditions and thunderstorms are in the forecast for much of the province as nearly 90 wildfires actively burn. Its latest situational report says thunderstorm activity is expected across the province, bringing a low to moderate chance of lightning provincewide. The BC Wildfire Service says nearly 75 per cent of the blazes burning in B.C. have been sparked by lightning. It says the Fort Nelson area in the northeast is getting the most rain, which will help reduce the intensity of the fires there. The service says north and central B.C. will see seasonal temperatures, and while there may be a slight drop in temperature in the south, hot and dry conditions are expected to linger. The forecast comes after an out-of-control wildfire near Lytton, B.C., is again threatening the community and set off evacuation orders and alerts about four years after a deadly fire ripped through the town. The service says the Izman Creek fire burning north of Lytton was discovered on Canada Day and has grown to about 130 hectares in size. The community is still in the process of rebuilding from the 2021 fire that killed two people and wiped out much of the village and part of the Lytton First Nation four years ago on Monday. The service says about 36 per cent of the wildfires actively burning in the province are classified as out of control, 30 per cent are being held and 34 per cent are under control. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 3, 2025. Brieanna Charlebois, The Canadian Press
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2 hours ago
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Severe thunderstorms possible in and around Calgary Thursday
More moderate temperatures are expected for portions of central and southern Alberta on Thursday, while the southeast corner of the province is expecting one more day of unusually warm temperatures. A heat warning was issued for most of east-central and southeastern Alberta on Wednesday, including Calgary, Red Deer and Edmonton. Those warnings have been lifted for the QEII corridor Thursday due to cooler temperatures expected, but continued for southeastern Alberta with daytime highs expected to reach the low 30s. Calgary weather forecast for Thursday, July 3, 2025 Heat warnings (pink) issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada on Thursday, July 3, 2025. As expected, thunderstorms developed in central and southern Alberta on Wednesday with some cells rapidly intensifying into supercells. Local storm chasers reported a tornado touched down near Drayton Valley on Wednesday around 5:30 p.m., but this has not been confirmed yet by Environment and Climate Change Canada. There is a risk of severe thunderstorm activity across central and southern Alberta again on Thursday, with the moderate risk zone extending into Calgary. If these storms do develop, the greatest threats include strong wind and large-sized hail. Other potential risks include pockets of heavy rain, and possible rotation – especially in communities east of the QEII Highway. Calgary weather forecast for Thursday, July 3, 2025 More seasonal temperatures are expected over the next few days – with daytime highs ranging from 20 C to 23 C from Thursday until Sunday. The forecast for the Calgary Stampede parade should be pleasant, with a mix of sun and cloud and morning temperatures around 11 to 17 C. More showers and thunderstorms are possible across southern Alberta on Saturday and Sunday, with heavier rainfall likely along the southern border.
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3 hours ago
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Heat warnings spread throughout southern Sask.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued heat warnings for many parts of southern Saskatchewan with daytime temperatures expected to climb to the mid-30s and overnight lows staying in the upper teens. Moose Jaw, Swift Current, Maple Creek and Assiniboia are all included in the warning. As of 8:30 a.m. Regina was not, however the Queen City is expected to climb to 34 C on Thursday afternoon. 'Take action to protect yourself and others – extreme heat can affect everyone's health. Determine if you or others around you are at greater risk of heat illness. Check on older adults, those living alone and other at-risk people in-person or on the phone multiple times a day. Watch for the early signs of heat exhaustion in yourself and others. Signs may include headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, dark urine and intense fatigue. Stop your activity and drink water,' ECCC says on its website. A cold front crossing southern Saskatchewan Thursday night is expected to bring cooler temperatures and relief from the heat, ECCC said.
