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Wildfire reported northeast of Castlegar
Canada
First seen: Aug 26, 2026, 10:31 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 27, 2026, 12:31 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
A new wildfire is burning 6 km northeast of Castlegar. The headline confirms an active wildfire but provides no indication of its size or broader damage.
SO WHAT?
The fire may threaten nearby communities, infrastructure or ecosystems.
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grandforksgazette.caen
New wildfire burning 6 km northeast of Castlegar
Aug 26, 2026, 10:31 PM UTC