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Lions Bay rescinds evacuation alert as Lone Tree Creek wildfire now held; response activities continue with Metro Vancouver and BC Wildfire Service

Lions Bay has lifted its evacuation alert as the Lone Tree Creek wildfire is now classified as being held. The BC Wildfire Service reported over 7,000 lightning strikes over the weekend, causing nearly 50 new fire starts, prompting ongoing response efforts from local agencies.

Global News Global News24 August 2026 · 19:14 UTC
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Lions Bay has rescinded its evacuation alert as the Lone Tree Creek wildfire, which posed a threat to the area, is now classified as being held. The village confirmed that there is currently no evacuation alert or order in effect.12

The wildfire was first spotted on Sunday afternoon, burning in a challenging area for firefighters to access. “While this is very positive news, response activities are continuing,” the village stated in an update.3

Ongoing efforts involve the BC Wildfire Service and Metro Vancouver, which are maintaining suppression, monitoring, and assessment of the fire area. Lions Bay Fire Rescue is also actively coordinating with partner agencies to ensure safety and situational awareness.4

The BC Wildfire Service reported that over the weekend, more than 7,000 lightning strikes were recorded, resulting in nearly 50 new fire starts. In nearby West Vancouver, additional fires were brought under control, including one above Sunset Beach and another on Passage Island.

As the situation develops, local authorities remain vigilant in their response efforts to protect the community and manage the wildfire threat.

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“The village said the fire was classified as held Monday morning, with no evacuation alert or order in effect. Metro Vancouver and BC Wildfire Service will maintain suppression and monitoring, while Lions Bay Fire Rescue continues situational awareness and coordination with partner agencies.”
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Lions Bay, a Metro Vancouver community, issues evacuation alert for 30 properties as wildfire burns out of control southeast of village; lightning storm sparked 60 new fires in B.C.

The Village of Lions Bay issued an evacuation alert covering about 30 properties on the eastern edge of the community as a wildfire burns out of control southeast of the village.

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TL;DR by CuriousCats.ai
  • Lions Bay has issued an evacuation alert covering about 30 properties on the eastern edge of the community as a wildfire burns out of control southeast of the village.
  • A lightning storm over the weekend touched off new wildfires across the region, with more than 7,000 lightning strikes recorded across B.C.
  • The BC Wildfire Service reports that about 60 new fires were started in the last 24 hours.
  • Currently, there are about 180 active blazes in the province, with approximately 35 percent considered out of control.
  • Four major wildfires of note are still burning in the B.C. Interior near Summerland, Boston Bar, and Clinton.
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