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Evacuation order issued for properties near Durand Lake wildfire
The Thompson Nicola Regional District has issued an evacuation order for 95 properties near the…
Fire in Kelowna duplex being investigated by RCMP
A fire that began in the basement of a Kelowna duplex is being investigated by…
UPDATE: Kamloops interface fires now under control
A Kamloops fire threatening homes in the Valleyview and Juniper Ridge neighbourhoods is now classified…
Online resources for fire watchers during B.C.’s volatile wildfire season
With wildfire season well underway in the B.C. Interior, it's important to be aware of…
B.C. SPCA activates emergency response for pets impacted by wildfires
As wildfire season escalates across the province, the B.C. SPCA is rolling out emergency response…
Sparks Lake wildfire northwest of Kamloops grows to 31K hectares
The out of control Sparks Lake wildfire northwest of Kamloops continues to grow in size…
Kamloops residents recount terrifying night of wildfire and evacuations
It was a terrifying night for many in Kamloops, especially for those that got a…
Drop in temperatures helping crews battle wildfires burning out of control near Big White
The cooler weather today is helping B.C. Wildfire Service crews as they fight two blazes…
UPDATE: Firefighters continue to attack out-of-control fires north of Big White
B.C. Wildfire Service crews continue to chip away at three wildfires north of Big White.…
Two reported dead in Lytton wildfire
A Lytton man says his parents died while taking cover in an unused septic tank…
Online fundraiser started for Lytton residents following evacuation due to fire
A GoFundMe started last night to support the Lytton community has raised more than $40,000…
Wildfire crews dealing with 8 new blazes in 2 days in Kamloops Fire Centre
Within the last two days, the B.C. Wildfire Service has responded to eight new wildfires.…
Penticton condo complex blaze displaces 4 families
A large fire at a Penticton complex yesterday has displaced four families. The blaze was…
Encounter with bull in Kamloops leaves man with broken bones
While the victim's injuries are not life-threatening, it could not have been a pleasant experience…
Firefighters battling wildfire near Ashcroft
A wildfire has been spotted near the Village of Ashcroft. The fire was first seen…
UPDATE: RCMP investigating after two churches destroyed by fire on Similkameen band lands
The RCMP is investigating two suspicious fires that destroyed churches on Upper and Lower Similkameen…
Largest of 3 new wildfires in South Okanagan being held
Three wildfires started in the South Okanagan yesterday with one reaching almost 50 hectares in…
Drone hampers efforts of B.C. Wildfire Service fighting large wildfire near Lytton
A drone is hampering the efforts of B.C. Wildfire Service crews currently fighting a 250-hectare…
Wildfire near Lytton still out of control
A large wildfire near Lytton is still considered to be out of control this morning.…
Highly-visible wildfire sparked close to Coquihalla Highway near Kamloops
Fire crews are responding to a highly visible wildfire near Kamloops and the Coquihalla Highway…
Evacuation alerts continue as wildfire near Lytton grows to 110 hectares
The wildfire burning near Lytton in the Fraser Canyon has grown to 110 hectares and…
UPDATE: Dogs saved from house fire in Lake Country
Lake Country firefighters are battling a house fire on Hallam Drive this afternoon. Residents started…
Grassfire near Cache Creek ‘being held’ by firefighters
A wildfire that was discovered yesterday northwest of Cache Creek is being held by a…
Multiple trailers, cabins destroyed by fire on OKIB land
Multiple cabins and trailers were destroyed in a fire that started along Westside Road yesterday…