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Bc Wildfire 2021
Evacuation orders downgraded to alerts for 91 properties near Nk’Mip Creek wildfire
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has rescinded evacuation orders for 91 properties in the…
Securing southwest corner a main objective for firefighters at Tremont Creek wildfire
The Tremont Creek wildfire has seen minimal activity on the north portion toward Walhachin, but…
Wildfire near Sicamous jumps creek, firefighters establish guards between fire and community
A wildfire burning near Sicamous has crossed the eastern side of Sicamous Creek, and is…
Firefighters expect ‘increased wildfire activity’ due to hot, dry conditions near Okanagan Falls
A wildfire burning roughly three kilometres away from Okanagan Falls is expected to see increased…
Osoyoos area residents warned to reduce energy usage amid heat wave
Residents in the Osoyoos area should reduce energy consumption during peak hours through the long…
Wildfire near Osoyoos will likely see growth in the direction of Mount Baldy
A wildfire burning near Oliver and Osoyoos will likely see some growth in the direction…
Accused West Kelowna wildfire arsonist will stay behind bars
The 36-year-old man charged with trying to start a wildfire in the Glenrosa neighbourhood of West…
Westwold area man being hailed as local hero for saving home from wildfire threat
Diane McCannel's house near Westwold is still standing thanks to a neighbour who stayed behind…
Canada Post won’t be delivering to parts of Okanagan due to wildfire smoke
Canada Post is not delivering packages to Kelowna, Penticton or Oliver today due to wildfire…
Wildfire burning near Coquihalla sees some growth
A wildfire burning next to the Coquihalla Highway has grown but fire crews have been…
Thomas Creek wildfire near Okanagan Falls grows to 7,918 ha
A wildfire burning near Okanagan Falls has reached 7,918 ha, according to the latest from…
Firefighters from Mexico making a ‘huge impact’ battling blaze near Osoyoos
B.C. Wildfire Service crews are continuing their structure protection efforts today as a wildfire near…
iN VIDEO: Mexican firefighters welcomed to South Okanagan with Syilx drum ceremony
Mexican firefighters arriving in the South Okanagan this past weekend and were welcomed with a…
Okanagan’s air quality takes a nose-dive; Kamloops improves slightly
Air quality in the Central and North Okanagan worsened dramatically over the course of the…
White Rock Lake wildfire reaches nearly 18k hectares
More evacuation orders and alerts have been issued north of the White Rock Lake wildfire,…