Christie Mountain Wildfire
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…