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Wildfires in British Columbia's Fraser Canyon approach 66,000 hectares
Canada
First seen: Aug 18, 2026, 5:16 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 20, 2026, 7:02 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
The Ainslie Creek wildfire in British Columbia's Fraser Canyon is nearing 66,000 hectares, while planned ignition operations are underway. The Brunswick Complex fire has also prompted warnings about potentially aggressive fire behaviour.
SO WHAT?
The fires pose an ongoing risk of further spread, threatening communities and potentially disrupting local areas in the Fraser Canyon.
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vicnews.comen
Potential for aggressive behaviour at Brunswick Complex fire in Fraser Canyon
Aug 20, 2026, 7:02 AM UTC
saobserver.neten
Potential for aggressive behaviour at Brunswick Complex fire in Fraser Canyon
Aug 20, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC
castanetkamloops.neten
Ainslie Creek wildfire nears 66,000 hectares as planned ignition gets underway
Aug 20, 2026, 12:32 AM UTC
grandforksgazette.caen
Minimal growth overnight at Ainslie Creek fire in Fraser Canyon
Aug 19, 2026, 9:02 PM UTC
abbynews.comen
Minimal growth overnight at Ainslie Creek fire in Fraser Canyon
Aug 19, 2026, 9:02 PM UTC
campbellrivermirror.comen
Minimal growth overnight at Ainslie Creek fire in Fraser Canyon
Aug 19, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC
wltribune.comen
Minimal growth overnight at Ainslie Creek fire in Fraser Canyon
Aug 19, 2026, 8:31 PM UTC
interior-news.comen
Minimal growth overnight at Ainslie Creek fire in Fraser Canyon | The Interior News
Aug 19, 2026, 8:16 PM UTC
mapleridgenews.comen
Minimal growth overnight at Ainslie Creek fire in Fraser Canyon
Aug 19, 2026, 8:01 PM UTC
cloverdalereporter.comen
Minimal growth overnight at Ainslie Creek fire in Fraser Canyon
Aug 19, 2026, 7:16 PM UTC
quesnelobserver.comen
Minimal growth overnight at Ainslie Creek fire in Fraser Canyon
Aug 19, 2026, 7:16 PM UTC
terracestandard.comen
Minimal growth overnight at Ainslie Creek fire in Fraser Canyon
Aug 19, 2026, 7:16 PM UTC
cranbrooktownsman.comen
Minimal growth overnight at Ainslie Creek fire in Fraser Canyon
Aug 19, 2026, 6:46 PM UTC
ladysmithchronicle.comen
Minimal growth overnight at Ainslie Creek fire in Fraser Canyon
Aug 19, 2026, 6:31 PM UTC
comoxvalleyrecord.comen
Minimal growth overnight at Ainslie Creek fire in Fraser Canyon
Aug 19, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC
clearwatertimes.comen
Minimal growth overnight at Ainslie Creek fire in Fraser Canyon
Aug 19, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC
nanaimobulletin.comen
Minimal growth overnight at Ainslie Creek fire in Fraser Canyon
Aug 19, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC
ominecaexpress.comen
Minimal growth overnight at Ainslie Creek fire in Fraser Canyon | Vanderhoof Omineca Express
Aug 19, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC
kimberleybulletin.comen
Minimal growth overnight at Ainslie Creek fire in Fraser Canyon
Aug 19, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC
sookenewsmirror.comen
Minimal growth overnight at Ainslie Creek fire in Fraser Canyon
Aug 19, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC
castanetkamloops.neten
Crews prepare Ainslie Creek ignition ahead of challenging weather expected Friday
Aug 19, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC
westerlynews.caen
Minimal growth overnight at Ainslie Creek fire in Fraser Canyon | Tofino/Ucluelet Westerly News
Aug 19, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC
kelownacapnews.comen
Minimal growth overnight at Ainslie Creek fire in Fraser Canyon
Aug 19, 2026, 5:46 PM UTC
northislandgazette.comen
Minimal growth overnight at Ainslie Creek fire in Fraser Canyon
Aug 19, 2026, 5:46 PM UTC
theprogress.comen
Minimal growth overnight at Ainslie Creek fire in Fraser Canyon
Aug 19, 2026, 5:32 PM UTC
peacearchnews.comen
Minimal growth overnight at Ainslie Creek fire in Fraser Canyon
Aug 19, 2026, 5:17 PM UTC
vernonmorningstar.comen
Minimal growth overnight at Ainslie Creek fire in Fraser Canyon
Aug 19, 2026, 5:02 PM UTC
missioncityrecord.comen
Minimal growth overnight at Ainslie Creek fire in Fraser Canyon
Aug 19, 2026, 5:01 PM UTC
thefreepress.caen
Minimal growth overnight at Ainslie Creek fire in Fraser Canyon
Aug 19, 2026, 5:01 PM UTC
hopestandard.comen
Minimal growth overnight at Ainslie Creek fire in Fraser Canyon
Aug 19, 2026, 4:47 PM UTC
pqbnews.comen
Minimal growth overnight at Ainslie Creek fire in Fraser Canyon
Aug 19, 2026, 4:47 PM UTC
aldergrovestar.comen
Minimal growth overnight at Ainslie Creek fire in Fraser Canyon
Aug 19, 2026, 4:31 PM UTC
castanetkamloops.neten
BCWS ends area restrictions for Mount Rollins wildfire in Area H
Aug 19, 2026, 3:32 AM UTC
castanetkamloops.neten
'Testing day' still ahead as fire activity stabilizes over Ainslie Creek wildlife, BCWS says
Aug 19, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC
thefreepress.caen
Area Restriction Order issued for Ainslie Creek wildfire, burning near Highway 1 in Fraser Canyon
Aug 18, 2026, 10:01 PM UTC
missioncityrecord.comen
Area Restriction Order issued for Ainslie Creek wildfire, burning near Highway 1 in Fraser Canyon
Aug 18, 2026, 9:47 PM UTC
pqbnews.comen
Area Restriction Order issued for Ainslie Creek wildfire, burning near Highway 1 in Fraser Canyon
Aug 18, 2026, 9:47 PM UTC
vicnews.comen
Area Restriction Order issued for Ainslie Creek wildfire, burning near Highway 1 in Fraser Canyon
Aug 18, 2026, 9:47 PM UTC
missioncityrecord.comen
Area Restriction Order issued in response to Ainslie Creek wildfire
Aug 18, 2026, 9:46 PM UTC
grandforksgazette.caen
Area Restriction Order issued for Ainslie Creek wildfire, burning near Highway 1 in Fraser Canyon
Aug 18, 2026, 9:32 PM UTC
cowichanvalleycitizen.comen
Area Restriction Order issued for Ainslie Creek wildfire, burning near Highway 1 in Fraser Canyon
Aug 18, 2026, 9:31 PM UTC
wltribune.comen
Area Restriction Order issued in response to Ainslie Creek wildfire
Aug 18, 2026, 9:01 PM UTC
abbynews.comen
Area Restriction Order issued for Ainslie Creek wildfire, burning near Highway 1 in Fraser Canyon
Aug 18, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC
abbynews.comen
Area Restriction Order issued in response to Ainslie Creek wildfire
Aug 18, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC
castanetkamloops.neten
Overnight winds push Ainslie Creek fire farther south toward Trans-Canada Highway
Aug 18, 2026, 7:17 PM UTC
nanaimobulletin.comen
Area Restriction Order issued for Ainslie Creek wildfire, burning near Highway 1 in Fraser Canyon
Aug 18, 2026, 6:46 PM UTC
ominecaexpress.comen
Area Restriction Order issued for Ainslie Creek wildfire, burning near Highway 1 in Fraser Canyon
Aug 18, 2026, 6:46 PM UTC
ladysmithchronicle.comen
Area Restriction Order issued for Ainslie Creek wildfire, burning near Highway 1 in Fraser Canyon
Aug 18, 2026, 6:32 PM UTC
cranbrooktownsman.comen
Area Restriction Order issued for Ainslie Creek wildfire, burning near Highway 1 in Fraser Canyon
Aug 18, 2026, 6:32 PM UTC
northislandgazette.comen
Area Restriction Order issued for Ainslie Creek wildfire, burning near Highway 1 in Fraser Canyon
Aug 18, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
comoxvalleyrecord.comen
Area Restriction Order issued for Ainslie Creek wildfire, burning near Highway 1 in Fraser Canyon
Aug 18, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC
hopestandard.comen
Area Restriction Order issued for Ainslie Creek wildfire, burning near Highway 1 in Fraser Canyon
Aug 18, 2026, 5:46 PM UTC
kelownacapnews.comen
Area Restriction Order issued for Ainslie Creek wildfire, burning near Highway 1 in Fraser Canyon
Aug 18, 2026, 5:32 PM UTC
theprogress.comen
Area Restriction Order issued for Ainslie Creek wildfire, burning near Highway 1 in Fraser Canyon
Aug 18, 2026, 5:32 PM UTC
westerlynews.caen
Area Restriction Order issued for Ainslie Creek wildfire, burning near Highway 1 in Fraser Canyon
Aug 18, 2026, 5:32 PM UTC
sierrawave.neten
USDA Acts to Remove Roadless Rule Restrictions that Exacerbate Rising Wildfire Risk - Sierra Wave: Eastern Sierra News
Aug 18, 2026, 5:31 PM UTC
theprogress.comen
Area Restriction Order issued in response to Ainslie Creek wildfire
Aug 18, 2026, 5:31 PM UTC
clearwatertimes.comen
Area Restriction Order issued in response to Ainslie Creek wildfire
Aug 18, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC
peacearchnews.comen
Area Restriction Order issued for Ainslie Creek wildfire, burning near Highway 1 in Fraser Canyon
Aug 18, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC