Bc Wildfire 2015

Fire risk high and heading higher into B.C. Day long weekend

DON'T BE STUPID WITH FIRE THIS LONG WEEKEND THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - There are currently two fires of note and more than a dozen active fires burning in the Kamloops Fire Centre and with yet another hot, dry week ahead of us the fire danger rating is quickly heading into the extreme level throughout the region once...

Burning operations planned for Westside Road wildfire

KELOWNA – People living in Shelter Cove and surrounding areas may notice increased smoke on the Westside Road wildfire starting today as a result of proactive burning operations. These burning operations will take place in a controlled environment within the fire’s perimeter to remove unburnt fuels from the area and decrease the chance of the fire breaching containment lines....

Water back to normal following Westside Road fire

OKANAGAN - A water advisory for two community water systems on Westside Road has been lifted. Central Okanagan Regional District officials say the Killiney Beach and Westshore water systems are back to normal after consultations with the Interior Health Authority. The advisory covered more than 530 properties off Westside Road and was issued after power...

Coldstream Creek fire completely contained, crews mopping up

ASHCROFT - The Coldstream Creek fire between Ashcroft and Logan Lake is now 100 per cent contained while B.C. Wildfire crews focused on mop up efforts today.  Kelsey Winter, a fire information officer with the province, says crews spent the day, July 27, cleaning up the perimeter of the 250-hectare fire and falling damaged trees...

BOLEAN LAKE FIRE: Evacuation alert lifted; fire 75 per cent contained

FALKLAND – The Bolean Lake wildfire burning near Falkland in the North Okanagan is now 75 per cent contained and the evacuation alert has been lifted. The alert covered 24 properties along the Chase-Falkland Road and the Bolean Lake Lodge. There has been a significant drop in fire behaviour thanks to the cooler, wetter weather...

UPDATE: Kal Park wildfire under control

COLDSTREAM - Firefighters from B.C. Wildfire already have a fire in Kalamalka Provincial Park under control after reports of a smoke plume around Juniper Bay earlier this afternoon. Fire information officer Kelsey Winter says Coldstream Fire Department crews are on the scene along with an initial attack crew from B.C. Wildfire. Winter says the rank...

Oliver firefighters looking for reprieve from battling Willowbrook wildfire

PENTICTON - Oliver Volunteer Fire Department members are starting to feel the effects of fighting a wildfire while attempting to conduct their daily routines. The department continues to send firefighters up into the mountains above the Village of Willowbrook to assist B.C. Wildfire Management crews put out the Willowbrook fire, which began Monday, July 20....

UPDATE: Westside Road fire evacuation order downgraded to alert

WEST KELOWNA - Lots of good news today from the 560 hectare Westside Road fire as evacuated residents are allowed to return home and the blaze is 25 per cent contained. The Emergency Operation Centre advises that effective at 11:00 a.m. today, July 24, the Evacuation Order for the Shelter Cove/Westside Road Fire is downgraded...

Grass fire near Vernon landfill no longer a threat

VERNON - Quick-acting fire crews managed to suppress a grass fire at the Vernon landfill well before it turned into something bigger. Vernon Fire Rescue was notified just before 5 p.m., yesterday, July 23, but had some initial difficulty pinpointing where it actually was. A number of people phoned 911 to report smoke, but with...

Crews make progress on Bolean Lake wildfire near Falkland

FALKLAND - Fire crews have made significant headway on the Bolean Lake wildfire near Falkland. As of Friday morning, the 348 hectare fire was 50 per cent contained, according to B.C. Wildfire. The suspected lightning-caused fire was first reported Monday, July 20 and fire crews have worked hard all week to establish some level of containment....

Grass fire burning near Vernon landfill

VERNON - Emergency crews are descending upon a new grass fire in Vernon. The fire was reported just before 5 p.m. today, July 23 on Birnie Road, near the landfill, and is an estimated two hectares in size. The Vernon Fire Department is at the scene and has requested back up from B.C. Wildfire. Fire...

Evacuation alert issued in Adams West wildfire

VAVENBY - An evacuation alert has been issued for six properties because of a 15-hectare wildfire burning north of Adams Lake. The Thompson-Nicola Regional District says the wildfire, which was discovered yesterday, July 20, at Adams River on the north end of Adams Lake, poses an imminent threat to people and property. The regional district...