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Christie Mountain Wildfire
Conservation Officers helping out with Christie Mountain wildfire
Conservation Officers are helping out firefighters at the Christie Mountain Wildfire located south of Penticton…
Christie Mountain firefighters make progress on southwest flank of the blaze
The Christie Mountain fire that's burning just north of Penticton is now mapped at 2,035…
Visiting firefighters return home after calmer winds on Christie Mountain wildfire
Penticton firefighters will continue structure protection efforts today, Aug. 22, but after calmer than expected…
iN PHOTOS: Penticton residents showcase shots of early morning Christie Mountain wildfire
With less winds, South Okanagan residents are breathing a sigh relief, capturing images of the…
Christie Mountain Wildfire still mapped at 2,000 hectares after wind threat passes
The Christie Mountain Wildfire remained at 2,000 hectares overnight, despite fears that wind would push…
Penticton business supporting evacuees, firefighters with discounts and free meals
Penticton businesses are showing their support in the form of food for firefighters and evacuees.…
Winds have peaked in Penticton, expected to taper off soon: Environment Canada
An Environment Canada meteorologist says the southern winds blowing northward in Penticton should taper off…
How firefighters are trying to protect Penticton homes against looming Christie Mountain fire
It's a hot, windy afternoon on Evergreen Drive, but that isn’t stopping a team of…
Interior Health urges South Okanagan residents to have evacuation plan
Interior Health is asking residents to build an emergency plan in the event of an…
UPDATE: Embers biggest concern for firefighters in upper east side of Penticton
Penticton's fire chief says the biggest concern for firefighters in the upper east side of…
Penticton residents can do nothing but watch and wait while firefighters prepare
Penticton residents on the city’s southern fringe are spending an anxious day waiting as gusty…
Central Okanagan firefighters lending their support to Penticton
Central Okanagan firefighters will be among a large contingent of firefighters from around the province…
‘Too close for comfort:’ Residents in path of Christie Mountain wildfire worried about forecast
An Okanagan Falls resident can see the smoke of the Mount Christie wildfire from her…
Penticton residents asked to steer clear of firetrucks in neighbourhoods
The City of Penticton is asking that residents steer clear of fire trucks and crews…
Drivers warned not to stop on highway to view Penticton wildfire
Apparently, boaters aren’t the only drivers who need to take care around wildfire fighting operations.…
Fire crews preparing for windy day tomorrow
B.C. Wildfire is preparing for a potentially busy day on the Christie Mountain wildfire fire…
Interior Health moving patients out of Penticton hospital as wildfire precaution
Residents of a Penticton care home and the city’s hospital are being shipped out of…
West Kelowna vet offers free services for South Okanagan evacuees
With the Christie Mountain wildfire forcing South Okanagan residents to leave their homes, West Kelowna’s…
Penticton establishing protection for structures in event of evacuation
The City of Penticton is preparing this afternoon for strong winds that could cause further…
Smoky skies persist in South Okanagan
Environment Canada continues to warn South Okanagan residents about wildfire smoke today. A special weather…
Christie Mountain wildfire in Penticton grows to 2,000 hectares
The Christie Mountain wildfire continued to grow overnight and this morning after a subdued afternoon…
High winds to complicate South Okanagan firefighting efforts? Pick your favourite forecast
Okanagan residents are keeping a close eye on the weather over the next couple of…
Christie Mountain wildfire update coming this afternoon
The City of Penticton and the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen have scheduled a joint…
Decreased fire activity reported on Christie Mountain wildfire
The Christie Mountain wildfire settled down a little today. B.C. Wildfire says fire activity decreased…