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Bc Wildfire 2017
Stray dog found in wildfire evacuation zone gets first surgery
KAMLOOPS – A four-legged evacuee is getting the treatment it needs after being found in…
Elephant Hill fire evacuees invited to information meeting
KAMLOOPS – Representatives from several government agencies will be on hand to answer questions and…
How you can help a Kamloops animal evacuation centre
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops woman helping house animals affected by evacuations in the province is…
Williams Lake evacuee charged with arson, mischief in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A Williams Lake evacuee is facing charges of arson and mischief after allegedly…
Firefighters make quick work of grassfire in Penticton
PENTICTON – Penticton Fire Department and members of the Penticton Indian Band Fire Department are…
iN PHOTOS: Deteriorating air quality in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Have you ever seen it this bad? Smoke has blanketed the city of…
Rockin’ River Country Music Fest organizers hope smoke won’t be an issue, but won’t refund if it is
KAMLOOPS – Despite a special air quality statement in effect for the Merritt area, Rockin'…
Kamloops minor sports feeling the effects of wildfire smoke
KAMLOOPS – Both the Kamloops Minor Baseball Association and the Kamloops Youth Soccer Association have…
More than 100 firefighters from Mexico and U.S. arrive this week to help with Interior wildfires
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Firefighters from two other countries are flying into the Interior to help battle…
Smoky skies cause cancellations at the Kamloops Airport
KAMLOOPS – For the first time since the wildfire crisis in B.C. began, flights out…
New Monte Lake fire under control and holding at 3.9 hectares
KAMLOOPS – The fire that broke out south of Monte Lake Monday afternoon, July 31,…
Kamloops man who battled wildfire with his boat says thanks for the praise, but it was a team effort
KAMLOOPS – British Columbians across the province have been finding ways to help in the…
UPDATE: Firefighters make quick work of new fire near Monte Lake, Highway 97 back open
KAMLOOPS – The quick work of firefighters has a blaze that sparked up near Monte…
Wind causes the Elephant Hill fire to become more aggressive causing more evacuations.
KAMLOOPS – Strong winds at the Elephant Hill wildfire sent embers across the containment line…
Kamloops Fire and Rescue at scene of grass fire
KAMLOOPS – Another fire has been reported in the area, this time right in the…
Evacuation alert rescinded 100 Mile House and surrounding areas
100 MILE HOUSE – Good news for communities in the South Cariboo. According to a release…
Monte Lake family who lost everything but each other, speaks out for the first time
KAMLOOPS – The family wasn't home when flames tore up Martin Mountain and engulfed their…
Wildfire near Monte Lake holding steady at 150 hectares
KAMLOOPS – The Martin Mountain fire near Monte Lake that forced several residents to evacuate…
Final alerts lifted for Okanagan Centre wildfire neighbourhoods
LAKE COUNTRY – The Okanagan Centre fire is out and the remaining evacuation alert have…
Most Williams Lake wildfire evacuees have been cleared to return home
WILLIAMS LAKE – The Cariboo Regional District downgraded the evacuation order for most of the…
Kamloopa Powwow to take place as scheduled next weekend
KAMLOOPS – After days of deciding whether or not to cancel the Kamloopa Powwow due…
UPDATE: Wildfire near Monte Lake now 30 per cent contained
MONTE LAKE – A wildfire east of Kamloops near Monte Lake has grown, but B.C.…
Wildfire near Sun Peaks grows slightly
KAMLOOPS – A small fire in the Whitecroft area near Sun Peaks has grown slightly…
Alberta man slapped with $1,150 fine for illegal campfire in Kelowna
KELOWNA – An Alberta man has been lit up for having an illegal campfire in…