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Christie Mountain Wildfire
Parts of South Okanagan’s Christie Mountain damaged by wildfire closed to public
A wildlife management area on Christie Mountain south of Penticton has been closed to public…
What Kamloops, Okanagan can learn from U.S. wildfires
As B.C.’s population grows and the climate changes, a UBC expert says more intense, untamable…
Firefighter gets a free truck after his was stolen during battle against Christie Mountain fire
A Kelowna firefighter, who had his truck stolen while battling the Christie Mountain fire, now…
Area restriction lifted around what’s left of Christie Mountain wildfire
Another sign there isn't much life left in the Christie Mountain wildfire south of Penticton.…
Christie Mountain wildfire near Penticton under control
The Christie Mountain wildfire near Penticton is now under control after it was sparked by…
Mule deer and bighorn sheep benefit from wildfires
Residents near Penticton could start seeing more thriving wildlife in the area after the Christie…
Restriction order removed for Skaha Bluffs climbing area near Christie Mountain wildfire
The B.C. Wildfire Service is rescinding an area restriction order that was put in place…
Smoke can be seen from Christie Mountain wildfire thanks to weather conditions
B.C. Wildfire Service crews continue to douse hotspots as work on the Christie Mountain wildfire…
Kelowna-based firefighter has to write off truck stolen from him
Connor Callaghan has been on a roller coaster of emotions over the last couple of…
UPDATE: Rain helps Christie Mountain firefighting efforts
Rain helped dampen the fire activity on the Christie Mountain wildfire last night. B.C. Wildfire…
Trails around Christie Mountain wildfire still off limits, officials warn
The Christie Mountain Wildfire isn't the threat it was just weeks ago, but it's still…
Christie Mountain wildfire tracking into accessible area, still being held
The Christie Mountain wildfire is still going and in the latest up from the B.C.…
Lightning caused the Christie Mountain wildfire in Penticton
Investigation of the Christie Mountain wildfire’s origin has concluded the fire was caused by lightning.…
Wildfire crews lighting small fires to burn fuel pockets on Christie Mountain blaze near Penticton
The Christie Mountain wildfire near Penticton continues to exhibit subdued behaviour today as wildfire service…
Penticton’s Christie Mountain wildfire being held
The Christie Mountain wildfire has shown no growth in the past couple of days. B.C.…
Home lost in Penticton wildfire belonged to Alberta ministers with checkered past
The owners of the only home to burn in the Christie Mountain wildfire have been…
UPDATE: Christie Mountain wildfire evacuees going home
Everyone evacuated from Heritage Hills by the Christie Mountain wildfire near Penticton can now return…
No growth on the Christie Mountain wildfire overnight
B.C. Wildfire Service is reporting minimal growth on the Christie Mountain wildfire since yesterday. The…
More than 60 B.C. communities came to Penticton’s aid last Friday
A grateful Penticton is saying so long as fire departments from all over the province…
Interior Health returning patients, care home residents to Penticton
More people are returning to Penticton as the threat of the Christie Mountain wildfire fades.…
Christie Mountain wildfire evacuees could be home this week
Plans are in the works to get the people evacuated by the Christie Mountain wildfire…
Evacuation alert for Penticton residents threatened by Christie Mountain wildfire rescinded
Penticton residents under evacuation alert can breathe a sigh of relief today. Effective at 10:30…
Minimal growth on Christie Mountain wildfire on weekend; work underway to get evacuees home
The cooler weather on Sunday was a big help for crews battling the Christie Mountain…
Environment Canada extends smoky sky bulletin for South Okanagan
Smoke from the Christie Mountain wildfire is expected to linger over the South Okanagan through…