Vancouver rundown for Monday, June 2, 2025. Crews
fear an out -of -control wildfire in the northeast
part of the province will continue to grow. The
Kitskantana River wildfire is burning south of
Dawson Creek and has already forced the evacuation
of about 70 people from the Kelly Lake Cree Nation.
While the fire has been holding at about 30 kilometers,
the BC Wildfire Service fears hot, dry weather
conditions will lead to expansion. The Kitskatana
River wildfire is BC's only fire of note right
now. Other news, friends have launched a fundraiser
for the family of the four -year -old boy who
died after being hit by a bus in Horseshoe Bay
last week. Leonardo Mercado died at the scene
where a transit bus hopped a curb. The boy's
mother was one of two others who were hurt. She
remains in critical condition after being pinned
by the bus. Money from the fundraiser will help
cover funeral transportation and future medical
costs. A suspected drunk driver has been arrested
after a Surrey police officer was assaulted during
a pullover on Saturday. Investigators say the
officer stopped the driver on 152nd in the Panorama
area. but ended up calling for emergency cover.
They say the suspect then became violent with
other cops, impaired driving, threatening an
officer, and assaulting an officer are charges
being laid. Those around parts of B .C. got a
chance to see the northern lights over the weekend.
Extra solar flares are responsible for many reports
of dancing green lights in the night sky in many
places, including the lower mainland. Many people
have been sharing the photos on Facebook and
other social media. Clouds with clearing in the
morning and sunny periods in the afternoon on
Monday, sunshine on Tuesday, clouds and possible
showers for Wednesday. For all the details on
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