Wildfire Watch: Smoke, Lightning, and Evacuations | Calgary News

Wildfires in southern B.C. are heating up as unstable weather threatens new blazes this Sunday, while some evacuation orders lift—letting 800+ residents return to Summerland and reopening Highway 97. But with smoke lingering, homes lost in Clinton, and the massive Pear Lake fire still burning, officials urge caution. Fire crews from New Brunswick and Quebec have joined nearly 1,800 responders, prepped for lightning strikes in high-risk zones. Smoke may cool flames but clouds visibility and health risks—making every moment a tense wait. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/14c82deb64d351fa