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Bc Wildfire 2021
New wildfire places nearly 100 homes on evacuation alert southwest of Merritt
The Thompson Nicola Regional District has issued an evacuation alert due to a new wildfire…
Misinformation about B.C. Interior wildfire season on the rise
With most of B.C.’s wildfires burning in the Interior, residents are creating and turning to…
Highland Valley Copper mine evacuating due to wildfire
A copper mine located near Logan Lake has been told to evacuate due to wildfire.…
More than 100 properties being evacuated due to wildfire west of Lower Nicola
An evacuation order has been issued for properties west of Lower Nicola due to the…
28 homes, one commercial structure destroyed in Monte Lake area due to wildfire
The Thompson Nicola Regional District has confirmed 28 homes and one commercial structure have been…
Fire officials concerned wind will blow ’ember showers’ through North Okanagan
A cold front bringing strong winds through the Thompson-Okanagan area tonight or tomorrow has fire…
‘Next 72 hours will be critical’ to Thompson-Okanagan wildfires
The intense smoke throughout the Thompson-Okanagan region is having a two-edged effect on local wildfires:…
Incident commander takes over B.C. Wildfire social media for personal message
An Incident Commander took to the B.C. Wildfire Service social media channels last night for…
Beavers may have untapped wildfire fighting skills
The small iconic Canadian mammal known known for chopping down trees may also have a…
Military personnel swapping out after battling Interior wildfires
More than 100 Canadian Forces Military personnel are being swapped out as they’ve completed their…
iN VIDEO: Tourists urged to avoid travel to North Okanagan due to White Rock Lake wildfire: minister
The Minister of Public Safety is urging tourists to avoid parts of the North Okanagan…
Crews doing ‘pretty darn good’ on South Okanagan wildfires: fire information officer
The two out-of-control fires under the management of the BC Wildfire Service Okanagan complex are…
Public invited to virtual meeting for update on wildfires in TNRD
The public is invited to an online Zoom meeting tomorrow about the current wildfire activity…
iN VIDEO: Winds expected to challenge crews on White Rock Lake wildfire
Winds will likely increase White Rock Lake wildfire activity today and firefighters expect the fire…
Southern Interior wildfire fighters can’t even catch a break at night
Usually, at this time of year, nights cool down enough to dampen wildfire activity in…
Warmer, dryer winds expected to lead to growth, visible smoke from wildfires in South Okanagan
BC Wildfire Service crews continued to focus extra attention on the northern tip of the…
‘Fire is literally in people’s backyards’: More resources coming for White Rock Lake wildfire
A 58,000 hectare wildfire threatening properties on the west side of Okanagan Lake will see…
Tremont Creek wildfire escapes containment near Tunkwa Lake
The Tremont Creek wildfire roared to life yesterday, Aug. 11, near Tunkwa Lake Provincial Park…
Evacuation order re-issued for Fintry, Westside Road properties due to White Rock Lake wildfire
An evacuation order has been put in place again for Fintry, La Casa and Shalal Road…
Uncertain future for man and dog who were displaced by wildfire west of Vernon
Richard Gazzara and his dog Alfie have been living out of a tent at the…
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…
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…
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…