lightning

UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm watch ended

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - A system threatening to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the region this afternoon is no longer a concern according to Environment Canada. Meteorologists warned the system, which was developing over Washington, could produce wind gusts in excess of 70 kilometres per hour and dump 15 millimetres of rain in a short...

Lightning storm brings out firefighters, photographers

KAMLOOPS - Last night's thunder and lightning storm brought some great photos and kept B.C. Wildfire crews busy and it isn't over yet— more lightning is expected today. While social media brought some of the best pictures, B.C. Wildfire crews were positioned and ready for the storm, which brought 10 spot fires in the area....

Crews respond to lightning-caused fire near Fintry

VERNON - Efforts are underway to extinguish a fire sparked by lightning in the Fintry area Friday afternoon. Fire information officer Kayla Pepper says a three person attack crew and an air tanker were deployed to the area around 2:30 p.m. The Wildfire Management branch is standing by in case further resources are required. The...