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Weather prevents planned ignitions on West Kelowna wildfire
Current weather conditions and forecasted precipitation meant firefighters did not go ahead with planned ignitions…
UPDATE: Westwold house destroyed by fire
A Westwold house located along Highway 97 has been completely destroyed following a fire that…
Where is Waddy man? Popular piece of Vernon history remains in region
For generations, a smiling dough-like chef carrying pancakes was a popular sight to see along…
West Kelowna teacher loses home in Mt. Law wildfire
A West Kelowna elementary school teacher has lost her home and all of her possessions…
Drought forces more water restrictions for irrigation users in Thompson-Okanagan
With the southern Interior in a drought, new water restriction orders are in place for…
iN VIDEO: Lytton Creek wildfire destroys structures, home northwest of Merritt
An Abbotsford farmer with property outside of Merritt has lost multiple structures and a home…
Mount Law wildfire slowly creeping towards Okanagan Connector
A wildfire burning within the City of West Kelowna’s boundaries continues to creep towards Highway…
More falls, serious incidents happening as B.C. wildfire crews become fatigued
With an extended wildfire season, more firefighters are becoming fatigued and the B.C. Wildfire Service…
Okanagan firefighter lost home to White Rock Lake wildfire
An Okanagan Indian Band volunteer firefighter lost his home in the White Rock Lake wildfire…
Parade planned in West Kelowna to thank firefighters
A parade is being planned for this evening so residents of West Kelowna and Peachland…
Merritt city councillor charged with uttering threats
A Merritt city councillor has been charged with uttering threats intended to cause bodily harm.…
No significant growth on Mt. Law wildfire near West Kelowna
The cooler weather and some rain has helped in the battle against the Mount Law…
Fire crews forced to take shelter battling White Rock Lake wildfire
Firefighters battling the White Rock Lake wildfire had to take cover due to aggressive fire…
Conservation officers make sure campfire spotted in Merritt area is doused
A person having a campfire in the Merritt area was spotted by RCMP and conservation…
iN VIDEO: Time-lapse shows spread of wildfire in West Kelowna
A West Kelowna resident captured the spread of the Mt. Law wildfire that caused the…