Bc Wildfire 2021

Crews battling Thomas Creek wildfire south of Penticton see light at the end of the tunnel
B.C. Wildfire crews are making such progress on the Thomas Creek wildfire between Penticton and…

6 structures confirmed damaged by White Rock Lake wildfire near Okanagan Lake
An aerial survey of areas affected by the White Rock Lake wildfire in the Central…

Fundraiser launched for retiree who lost home in White Rock Lake wildfire
The White Rock Lake wildfire consumed the holiday trailer that was home to a 68-year-old…

Evacuating farm animals amidst White Rock Lake wildfire a major operation
The process of evacuating large farm animals due to wildfires burning in the B.C. Interior…

Evacuation alert for Spallumcheen now rescinded
The current weather conditions have stalled activity on the White Rock Lake wildfire and allowed…

Nk’Mip Creek wildfire drawing lion’s share of resources in Okanagan complex
Among the three fires active within Okanagan complex, the Nk’Mip Creek wildfire between Oliver and…

Fundraisers launched for Monte Lake residents whose properties burned
A number of online fundraisers have popped up for residents impacted by the White Rock…

Wildfire evacuation orders downgraded to alerts north of Vernon
Some residents on the west side of Irish Creek Road north of Vernon are allowed…
‘Great honour’: Mexican firefighters helping to battle South Okanagan wildfires
Mexican firefighters assisting with the wildfire response in the South Okanagan are grateful to be…

Kamloops family business cooking pizza for wildfire evacuees
A family who has been donating pizza pies by the hundreds for various causes in…

Evacuation order on west side of Okanagan Lake downgraded to alert
The evacuation order for properties on the west side of Okanagan Lake threatened by the…

Evacuation alerts sparked by White Rock Lake wildfire rescinded in Spallumcheen, Chase
The Village of Chase and the Township of Spallumcheen have both rescinded the evacuation alerts…

Weekend rain offers short-lived reprieve for wildfire crews in South Okanagan
Sunday’s heavy rainfall offered some relief for emergency crews battling South Okanagan blazes, but it…

No significant growth on White Rock Lake wildfire overnight
The White Rock Lake wildfire burning near Vernon has not seen any significant growth overnight,…

Merritt to get visit from mobile resiliency centre for wildfire evacuees
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s resiliency centre will be mobilizing to bring services to wildfire evacuees…