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Lions Bay issues evacuation alert because of wildfire
Canada
First seen: Aug 24, 2026, 3:31 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 24, 2026, 5:46 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
The community of Lions Bay in Metro Vancouver issued an evacuation alert due to a wildfire.
SO WHAT?
The fire poses a risk to residents and could require broader evacuations or disrupt local services.
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Reports behind this event
northislandgazette.comen
Suspected lightning-caused wildfire under control in Sooke Hills
Aug 24, 2026, 5:46 PM UTC
cheknews.caen
New lightning-caused wildfires emerge on Vancouver Island following weekend storm
Aug 24, 2026, 5:01 PM UTC
cheknews.caen
Metro Vancouver community of Lions Bay issues evacuation alert due to wildfire
Aug 24, 2026, 5:01 PM UTC
theprovince.comen
B.C. wildfires: Evacuation alert issued for Lions Bay residents
Aug 24, 2026, 4:32 PM UTC
theprovince.comen
B.C. wildfires: Evacuation alert issued for Lions Bay residents
Aug 24, 2026, 4:32 PM UTC
theweathernetwork.comen
Evacuation alert issued for wildfire near Lions Bay, B.C.
Aug 24, 2026, 4:32 PM UTC
cbc.caen
Evacuation alert issued for wildfire burning near Lions Bay, B.C.
Aug 24, 2026, 3:47 PM UTC
winnipegfreepress.comen
Metro Vancouver community of Lions Bay issues evacuation alert due to wildfire – Winnipeg Free Press
Aug 24, 2026, 3:31 PM UTC