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Bc Wildfire 2020
If you see smoke in the Central, South Okanagan, it’s for a good reason
Wildfire mitigation efforts near Summerland and Penticton are expected to produce smoke visible to South…
16 B.C. firefighters deployed to fight California blazes test positive for COVID-19
B.C. Wildfire firefighters returning from assignments in the U.S. have tested positive for COVID-19. Sixteen firefighters…
Open burning restrictions to be lifted in Kamloops Fire Centre
Burning restrictions are being lifted in the Kamloops Fire Centre. Effective at noon Wednesday, Sept.…
B.C. wildfire crews heading to Oregon to fight fires
B.C. wildfire fighters are heading south to assist their American counterparts. More than 200 B.C.…
UPDATE: Wildfire near Kelowna grows to 15 hectares
A wildfire near Kelowna that was initially reported to be three hectares in size has…
Area restriction lifted around what’s left of Christie Mountain wildfire
Another sign there isn't much life left in the Christie Mountain wildfire south of Penticton.…
Christie Mountain wildfire near Penticton under control
The Christie Mountain wildfire near Penticton is now under control after it was sparked by…
B.C. Wildfire Service providing air support in Washington wildfire
The B.C. Wildfire Service is assisting its American counterparts as they try to tame a…
Grass fire near Kekuli Bay now being held
B.C. Wildfire Service crews worked through the night to subdue a fire burning south of…
Cattle helping fight B.C. Interior wildfires could soon be going high tech
Cattle are being tested to see if they can mitigate wildfire risks by grazing near…
Restriction order removed for Skaha Bluffs climbing area near Christie Mountain wildfire
The B.C. Wildfire Service is rescinding an area restriction order that was put in place…
Smoke can be seen from Christie Mountain wildfire thanks to weather conditions
B.C. Wildfire Service crews continue to douse hotspots as work on the Christie Mountain wildfire…
UPDATE: Rain helps Christie Mountain firefighting efforts
Rain helped dampen the fire activity on the Christie Mountain wildfire last night. B.C. Wildfire…
Trails around Christie Mountain wildfire still off limits, officials warn
The Christie Mountain Wildfire isn't the threat it was just weeks ago, but it's still…
Christie Mountain wildfire tracking into accessible area, still being held
The Christie Mountain wildfire is still going and in the latest up from the B.C.…
Wildfire crews lighting small fires to burn fuel pockets on Christie Mountain blaze near Penticton
The Christie Mountain wildfire near Penticton continues to exhibit subdued behaviour today as wildfire service…
Penticton’s Christie Mountain wildfire being held
The Christie Mountain wildfire has shown no growth in the past couple of days. B.C.…
UPDATE: Christie Mountain wildfire evacuees going home
Everyone evacuated from Heritage Hills by the Christie Mountain wildfire near Penticton can now return…
No growth on the Christie Mountain wildfire overnight
B.C. Wildfire Service is reporting minimal growth on the Christie Mountain wildfire since yesterday. The…
2 new wildfires reported in Kamloops Fire Centre
The Kamloops Fire Centre has reported two new fires in its jurisdiction that were discovered…
Interior Health urges South Okanagan residents to have evacuation plan
Interior Health is asking residents to build an emergency plan in the event of an…
UPDATE: Embers biggest concern for firefighters in upper east side of Penticton
Penticton's fire chief says the biggest concern for firefighters in the upper east side of…
19 wildfires now burning in Kamloops Fire Centre, may see more this weekend
The B.C. Wildfire Service is reporting 19 wildfires in the Kamloops Fire Centre, and may…
Penticton residents asked to steer clear of firetrucks in neighbourhoods
The City of Penticton is asking that residents steer clear of fire trucks and crews…