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Union president calls for more firefighters, urges council to reconsider Glenmore Station
KELOWNA – The president of the local firefighters union says persistent understaffing is putting local…
Vernon semi truck crash sparks small grass fire
VERNON – Emergency officials were all over an early morning highway incident yesterday that ignited…
Not even social media shame can end irresponsible behaviour during wildfire season
No matter how many warnings are issued, how many restrictions are in place, how many…
Finding housing the biggest concern now for Vernon residents displaced by fire
"I DON'T KNOW WHAT I'M GOING TO DO" VERNON – With the shock and panic…
UPDATE: Likely months before Vernon residents can return to fire-damaged apartment
VERNON – A fire forced the residents of a Vernon apartment building out of their…
Where to go for the latest, and most accurate, emergency wildfire information
KAMLOOPS – Thousands of people across B.C. are displaced by the more than 200 wildfires…
Kamloops businesses stepping up to help wildfire evacuees
KAMLOOPS – The business community in Kamloops is rallying around evacuees displaced from the wildfires…
UPDATE: Five people displaced after West Kelowna home up in flames
WEST KELOWNA – A house fire on Madera Court in Westbank was a challenge for…
UPDATE: Residents near Cherry Creek fire west of Kamloops being evacuated
KAMLOOPS – A large grass fire is burning in the area of Cherry Creek, just…
Fire west of Kamloops completely contained; city firefighters put out two more
KAMLOOPS – After a controlled burn went out of control near Kamloops last month, wildfire…
High to extreme fire danger across Southern Interior have yet to spark campfire ban
With a warm week ahead for much of the Southern Interior, B.C. Wildfire officials will…
Wildfire extinguished near winery in West Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA – A wildfire sparked by a burn barrel was doused by West Kelowna…
Kamloops RCMP investigating two suspicious vehicle fires
KAMLOOPS – Police in Kamloops are investigating two overnight suspicious vehicle fires. Kamloops RCMP Staff…
Pickup fire caught on video near Vernon
VERNON – Video sent to iNFOnew.ca shows firefighters dealing with the remnants of a vehicle…
iN PHOTOS: Front row seat to the Dew Drop Trail wildfire
KAMLOOPS – A blaze in the Dew Drop Trail area west of Kamloops was being…
UPDATE: Out of control fire west of Kamloops is now 260 hectares
KAMLOOPS – Nearly 70 firefighters are battling a wildfire west of Kamloops this afternoon, June…
Kelowna man whose home burned down is waiting for a lung transplant
KELOWNA – The couple whose home burned down in a fire yesterday evening are currently…
Central Okanagan fire crews put out separate blazes
KELOWNA – A structure fire and a wildfire last night kept firefighters in both Kelowna…
Most firefighters, equipment released from Blue Grouse wildfire in West Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA – The Blue Grouse Mountain wildfire may not yet be contained, but the…
Extensive damage after fire rips through building at Kamloops dairy farm
KAMLOOPS – Firefighters are still on scene at Blackwell Dairy Farm in Kamloops after a…
Open fire prohibitions coming as weather warms
KAMLOOPS – Fire restrictions are coming later this week to help stem the number of…
Almost back to business as usual for Budget Rental Car after suspicious fire
KAMLOOPS – More than one month after a suspected arson at a rental car business…
Locals wondering if small debris fire led to Lumby wildfire
LUMBY – While the cause of a wildfire burning near Lumby remains undetermined, some locals…
VIDEO: Heavy winds a challenge as crews work to contain forest fire burning near Lumby
LUMBY – Emergency crews are battling a forest fire just north of Lumby. Lumby fire…