Fire crews work on containment lines between out-of-control blaze and Kimberley, B.C. (BC)

BC NewsPrepared for evacuation if out-of-control blaze in Kimberley worsensPrepared for evacuationPhoto: The Canadian Press The Matthew Creek wildfire outside Kimberley, B.C., is seen in this July 19, 2026, handout photo provided by the B.C. Wildfire Service. Provincial officials say they are prepared if evacuation alerts around Kimberley are upgraded to evacuation orders as wildfires continue to burn. The BC Wildfire Service says it will be using heavy equipment to build the lines and block the fire that's about 10 kilometres west of Kimberley. The wildfire service said Monday that warming and drying conditions are expected to persist, elevating the chances for new wildfires.