The Manitoba Wildfire Service reports the province remains at a moderate to high fire danger level, with only limited areas seeing reduced risk. The overall fire situation remains unchanged from earlier this week,

Senator Wyden questions Forest Service Chief over decreased wildland firefighting capacity and misleading statements from the Trump era.

Wildfires temporarily forced 7,000 British Columbians from their homes last year. Experts say the threat of fire is beginning to impact where people live in B.C., but the extent of the wildfire-induced migration isn’t yet known.

As of Monday, the Dragon Bravo fire on the North Rim had consumed more than 5,700 acres and was not contained, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

A fast-moving wildfire destroyed Grand Canyon Lodge and forced the full closure of the North Rim for the rest of summer 2025. Popular inner-canyon trails and campgrounds, including Phantom Ranch, are also shut down with no reopening date announced.

State forestry officials have said thousands of acres of downed trees after Helene could contribute to heightened risk in the coming years.

As hot and dry conditions persist, a campfire ban will take effect across the Coastal Fire Centre on July 17 in an effort to prevent new wildfires.