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Bc Wildfire 2022
20 new Southern Interior wildfires started due to lightning this weekend
B.C. Wildfire crews are expecting more wildfire activity as they head into the week with…
B.C. Wildfire crews surprised no new fire starts in Okanagan after lightning storm
It was concerning for members of B.C. Wildfire Service to watch the amount of lightning…
More wildfires expected in southern Interior after lightning storms
In the last three days, the B.C. Interior has seen 17 new wildfires spark due…
Watching Creek wildfire near Kamloops now ‘being held’
The B.C. Wildfire Service is holding the wildfire burning north of Kamloops. The Watching Creek…
Wildfire near Kamloops expected to remain calm for next few days
Firefighters are not expecting an increase in fire activity near Kamloops in the next few…
More than 100 farm animals moved to safety from South Okanagan wildfire threat
A farm was able to move all of their animals to safety this week from…
More firefighters assigned to wildfire near Penticton after challenging night
Last night was challenging for the firefighters assigned to the large wildfire burning near Penticton…
‘Extensive sprinkler system’ protecting homes at Apex resort from nearby wildfire
All hands are on deck to protect Apex Mountain Resort from the Keremeos Creek wildfire.…
South Okanagan wildfire grows to almost 6,000 hectares; more resources added to fight
In less than 48 hours the Keremeos Creek wildfire has grown from 4,250 hectares to…
More people told to evacuate as South Okanagan wildfire threatens
A new evacuation order has been issued this afternoon for properties along Highway 3A. The…
B.C. wildfire activity expected to continue throughout August
Conditions across the province are expected to remain hot and dry, meaning wildfires will continue…
Crews work to get handle on out of control South Okanagan wildfire
The Keremeos Creek wildfire has grown to 4,250 hectares as crews work to gain control…
More crews assigned to South Okanagan wildfire amid ‘good firefighting weather’
There’s a window of opportunity to make significant gains on the Keremeos Creek wildfire burning 21…
Cooler weather helps crews working to contain huge South Okanagan wildfire
Favourable weather conditions are allowing crews battling the almost three square kilometre wildfire in the…
Wildfire near Kamloops sparks evacuation alert, ground crews pulled
Crews had to be pulled from the fight against the 80 hectare out of control…
Wildfire near Kamloops picks up due to temperatures, wind
A wildfire that has been burning 15 kilometres northwest of Kamloops has picked up activity…
Wildfire activity near Penticton expected to increase this afternoon
Firefighters are expecting to see increased wildfire activity this afternoon as temperatures rise and a…
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for North Thompson
Residents are being warned to watch out for severe thunderstorms today in the the North…
Apex Mountain village on evacuation alert due to wildfire
Firefighters continue to battle a large wildfire near Penticton that has placed the Apex Mountain…
One structure lost due to wildfire near Penticton
One residential structure has been lost to the Keremeos Creek wildfire, according to the latest…
Thousands of lightning strikes touch off 40 new wildfires in last 24 hours
Thousands of lightning strikes across B.C. have sparked new wildfires, a majority of which are…
UPDATE: Keremeos Creek wildfire near Penticton grows to 150 hectares
The Keremeos Creek wildfire 21 kms southwest of Penticton has has grown to an estimated…
Six small wildfires in the region after overnight lightning storm
Six new wildfires were sparked early Friday morning after a thunderstorm rolled over the Thompson…
Risk of thunderstorms in tinder-dry Thompson-Okanagan could impact quiet wildfire season
The forest fire danger rating for the Kamloops Fire District is high, with growing spots…