Bc Wildfire

Rain, cooler temperatures a bonus for Similkameen wildfire crews
PENTICTON – Widespread rain last night has aided firefighting efforts in the Similkameen. The Cool…

New fire north of Summerland; another anxious night for Similkameen residents
PENTICTON – Fire crews in the South Okanagan and Similkameen are battling a new blaze…

B.C. Wildfire crew rescues lost puppies near Monashee Fire Complex
VERNON – Five adorable puppies were found on the side of the road by a…

Snowy Mountain wildfire near Keremeos flares up
PENTICTON – The Snowy Mountain wildfire burning near Keremeos caused some anxious moments for residents…

Two more wildfires in the South Okanagan-Similkameen
SOUTH OKANAGAN-SIMILKAMEEN – Though not yet listed as fires of note, there are already evacuation…

Crews make progress on wildfires in Similkameen
PENTICTON – One of the two serious wildfires burning in the Similkameen is being held…

Central Okanagan firefighters head north to help with provincial emergency
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – The Central Okanagan Regional District is sending firefighters and equipment from the…

VIDEO: An up-close look at how ‘danger trees’ pose risks to B.C. firefighters
As if smoke and flames aren’t enough, firefighters also have to watch out for another…

UPDATE: Concern mounts over Gottfriedsen Mountain fire near West Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA – The Gottfriedsen Mountain fire has grown to more than 550 hectares and…

Aggressive fire west of West Kelowna of concern to B.C. Wildfire
WEST KELOWNA – A new wildfire buring near Gottfriedsen Mountain has caught the attention of…

Interior wildfires cause area restrictions on Crown land
KAMLOOPS – Two wildfires have prompted area restrictions starting today. Effective immediately, area restrictions for…

UPDATE: Snowy Mountain wildfire encroaching on U.S. border
KEREMEOS – Though weather may be cooperating with crews working on the Snowy Mountain wildfire,…

Several Okanagan, Similkameen wildfires grew over weekend; few properties threatened
PENTICTON – Five wildfires of note continue to burn in the Okanagan and Similkameen valleys…

Wildfires continue to burn in South Okanagan and Similkameen
PENTICTON – While the fire situation is much improved in the Okanagan this week, several…

UPDATE: Mount Eneas is now over 1,500 hectares but it’s good news for crews
UPDATE: B.C. Wildfire burn operations successfully merged two wildfires together yesterday. The Munroe Lake wildfire…