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Naver Creek Wildfire Triggers Evacuations in Northern B.C.

Firefighters battle a 70-hectare blaze near Hixon as strong winds and dry conditions heighten wildfire risks across the region.

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Overview

  • The Naver Creek wildfire near Hixon, British Columbia, has grown to 70 hectares and is burning at rank three intensity, indicating moderately vigorous surface fire behavior.
  • Evacuation orders have been issued for properties north of Hixon by the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George due to the fire's aggressive behavior.
  • A multi-agency response includes 19 BC Wildfire Service firefighters, helicopters, airtankers, and the Hixon Fire Department, with crews working overnight to protect infrastructure.
  • Strong southerly winds of 40–60 km/h, coupled with ongoing dry conditions, are exacerbating wildfire risks, prompting officials to warn against open burning.
  • Several other wildfires are active across northern B.C., including significant blazes near Williams Lake, Fort St. John, and Tumbler Ridge, further straining firefighting resources.