evacuation
The unexpected consequences of leaving sprinklers running while evacuated
While it may be tempting to put a sprinkler on the roof or lawns before…
Evacuation orders in effect for Central Okanagan properties due to White Rock Lake wildfire
The Central Okanagan Regional District has issued evacuation orders in the west electoral area due…
Tremont Creek wildfire jumps fireguards near Mount Savona
The Tremont Creek wildfire has jumped fireguards as winds pushed the blaze northeast. It is…
Evacuation alerts extend into Kamloops due to White Rock Lake wildfire
As the White Rock Lake wildfire continues to burn through the night, its aggressive growth…
UPDATE: Evacuation orders on White Rock Lake fire expanded due to expected winds
Regional districts near the White Rock Lake wildfire have expanded evacuation orders to include multiple…
Hundreds of fire evacuees allowed to return home near Anarchist Mountain
Evacuation orders have been rescinded for hundreds of South Okanagan homeowners. The Nk’Mip Creek wildfire,…
White Rock Lake wildfire estimated over 32K hectares; 15km from West Side Road
The White Rock Lake wildfire is now estimated to cover 32,500 hectares with the eastern…
Evacuation alerts fully rescinded as Embleton Mountain wildfire held at 991 hectares
The remaining evacuation alerts of been rescinded from the Heffley Creek area as the Embleton…
Evacuation orders, alerts issued due to wildfire burning near Ashcroft
A new evacuation order was issued last night due to the Tremont Creek wildfire, burning…
South half of Sparks Lake wildfire in mop up, continues burning north with intensity
The B.C. Wildfire Service is prioritizing securing the southern perimeters of the Sparks Lake wildfire…
Evacuation orders downgraded to alerts for 91 properties near Nk’Mip Creek wildfire
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has rescinded evacuation orders for 91 properties in the…
Fire crews helped by ranchers at Tremont Creek wildfire near Ashcroft
Ranchers near the Tremont Creek wildfire are helping firefighters plan and build fire guards in…
Sicamous Creek gorge holding wildfire near Shuswap community at bay
The Sicamous Creek gorge near the Shuswap community that was the source of flooding in…
Fire guards challenged by growth at White Rock Lake wildfire near Westwold
Air tankers and helicopters doused hotspots on the White Rock Lake wildfire yesterday as the…
Wildfire near Osoyoos ‘aggressive and challenging’ for firefighters
A wildfire burning near Osoyoos continues to show aggressive and challenging fire behaviour due to…