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Wildfire risk remains elevated in parts of Canada as new fires are reported
Canada
First seen: Aug 18, 2026, 7:46 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 23, 2026, 4:31 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Canada's wildfire season is tracking to be the fourth worst on record, with fire risk remaining elevated. Lightning has sparked four new wildfires on northern Vancouver Island, while the Quilpituk Creek wildfire has been reported under control.
SO WHAT?
The ongoing elevated fire risk and new ignitions could create further threats to communities, ecosystems and regional services in affected parts of Canada.
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winnipegfreepress.comen
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calgaryherald.comen
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cbc.caen
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brandonsun.comen
Wildfire season tracking to be 4th worst on record; fire risk remains elevated – Brandon Sun
Aug 19, 2026, 2:02 PM UTC
cbc.caen
Here's the latest on northwestern Ontario's forest fires: Wednesday, Aug. 19
Aug 19, 2026, 1:02 PM UTC
cowichanvalleycitizen.comen
Quilpituk Creek wildfire is reported under control: BCWS | Cowichan Valley Citizen
Aug 19, 2026, 7:01 AM UTC
agassizharrisonobserver.comen
Quilpituk Creek wildfire is reported under control: BCWS | Agassiz Harrison Observer
Aug 19, 2026, 6:46 AM UTC
interior-news.comen
Quilpituk Creek wildfire is reported under control: BCWS | The Interior News
Aug 19, 2026, 6:01 AM UTC
quesnelobserver.comen
Quilpituk Creek wildfire is reported under control: BCWS | Quesnel Cariboo Observer
Aug 19, 2026, 5:02 AM UTC
ominecaexpress.comen
Quilpituk Creek wildfire is reported under control: BCWS | Vanderhoof Omineca Express
Aug 19, 2026, 4:02 AM UTC
cranbrooktownsman.comen
Quilpituk Creek wildfire is reported under control: BCWS | Cranbrook Daily Townsman
Aug 19, 2026, 4:01 AM UTC
pqbnews.comen
Lightning sparks 4 new wildfires on northern Vancouver Island
Aug 19, 2026, 2:32 AM UTC
cowichanvalleycitizen.comen
Lightning sparks 4 new wildfires on northern Vancouver Island
Aug 19, 2026, 2:32 AM UTC
theglobeandmail.comen
Wildfire season shaping to be Canada's fourth worst on record
Aug 19, 2026, 2:01 AM UTC
newsnow.co.uken
Canada Wildfires News | Latest News
Aug 19, 2026, 1:32 AM UTC
lethbridgeherald.comen
Wildfire season tracking to be 4th worst on record; fire risk remains elevated
Aug 19, 2026, 1:01 AM UTC
620ckrm.comen
Federal wildfires update: over 4 million hectares burned
Aug 19, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC
kval.comen
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indiablooms.comen
Canada records 4.1 million hectares burnt as 2026 wildfire season continues | Indiablooms - First Portal on Digital News Management
Aug 18, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC
nanaimobulletin.comen
Lightning sparks 4 new wildfires on northern Vancouver Island
Aug 18, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC
brandonsun.comen
Wildfire season tracking to be 4th worst on record; fire risk remains elevated – Brandon Sun
Aug 18, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC
gx94radio.comen
Federal wildfires update: over 4 million hectares burned
Aug 18, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC
ladysmithchronicle.comen
Lightning sparks 4 new wildfires on northern Vancouver Island
Aug 18, 2026, 11:32 PM UTC
sookenewsmirror.comen
Lightning sparks 4 new wildfires on northern Vancouver Island
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comoxvalleyrecord.comen
Lightning sparks 4 new wildfires on northern Vancouver Island
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cheknews.caen
Lightning sparks more wildfires on Vancouver Island
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chroniclejournal.comen
Wildfire season tracking to be 4th worst on record; fire risk remains elevated
Aug 18, 2026, 10:47 PM UTC
toronto.citynews.caen
Wildfire season tracking to be 4th worst on record; fire risk remains elevated
Aug 18, 2026, 10:47 PM UTC
northislandgazette.comen
Lightning sparks 4 new wildfires on northern Vancouver Island
Aug 18, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC
kpic.comen
Oregon wildfires scorch 2.63 million acres, nearly four times the annual average
Aug 18, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC
westerlynews.caen
Lightning sparks 4 new wildfires on northern Vancouver Island | Tofino/Ucluelet Westerly News
Aug 18, 2026, 10:32 PM UTC
panow.comen
Wildfire season tracking to be 4th worst on record; fire risk remains elevated
Aug 18, 2026, 10:32 PM UTC
castanetkamloops.neten
Wildfire season tracking to be 4th worst on record
Aug 18, 2026, 10:31 PM UTC
medicinehatnews.comen
Wildfire season tracking to be 4th worst on record - Medicine Hat NewsMedicine Hat News
Aug 18, 2026, 9:46 PM UTC
medicinehatnews.comen
Wildfire season tracking to be 4th worst on record; fire risk remains elevated - Medicine Hat NewsMedicine Hat News
Aug 18, 2026, 9:46 PM UTC
thepeterboroughexaminer.comen
Wildfire season tracking to be 4th worst on record
Aug 18, 2026, 9:31 PM UTC
campbellrivermirror.comen
Lightning sparks 4 new wildfires on northern Vancouver Island
Aug 18, 2026, 9:01 PM UTC
lethbridgeherald.comen
Wildfire season tracking to be 4th worst on record
Aug 18, 2026, 8:31 PM UTC
winnipegfreepress.comen
Wildfire season tracking to be 4th worst on record – Winnipeg Free Press
Aug 18, 2026, 7:46 PM UTC