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Evacuation alerts cleared for more than 500 properties near Sparks Lake wildfire
Evacuation alerts within the Thompson Nicola Regional District for more than 500 properties has been…
30 Thompson Nicola structures affected by Lytton Creek wildfire
The Thompson Nicola Regional District confirmed 30 structures have been impacted in its jurisdiction due…
Weather prevents planned ignitions on West Kelowna wildfire
Current weather conditions and forecasted precipitation meant firefighters did not go ahead with planned ignitions…
West Kelowna teacher loses home in Mt. Law wildfire
A West Kelowna elementary school teacher has lost her home and all of her possessions…
iN VIDEO: Lytton Creek wildfire destroys structures, home northwest of Merritt
An Abbotsford farmer with property outside of Merritt has lost multiple structures and a home…
Mount Law wildfire slowly creeping towards Okanagan Connector
A wildfire burning within the City of West Kelowna’s boundaries continues to creep towards Highway…
Rattlesnakes, bears and cougars? No worries for Australian firefighters in South Okanagan
The Australian firefighters who came to the South Okanagan last month were battle-hardened well before…
How the White Rock Lake wildfire impacted a syilx family’s ceremonies
Over the summer, unprecedented wildfires have been sweeping through lands that have held the prayers,…
More falls, serious incidents happening as B.C. wildfire crews become fatigued
With an extended wildfire season, more firefighters are becoming fatigued and the B.C. Wildfire Service…
Logan Lake residents returning home; evacuation order downgraded to alert
As the Tremont Creek wildfire becomes less fo an imminent threat, the evacuation order was…
No significant growth on Mt. Law wildfire near West Kelowna
The cooler weather and some rain has helped in the battle against the Mount Law…
Communication crucial in B.C. wildfire response: OKIB Chief Louis
Those directly in the path of the unprecedented wildfires that continue to spread across the…
Okanagan Indian Band chief inspired by community’s ‘strength and resilience’ in face of wildfire
The White Rock Lake wildfire has burned through berry patches, hunting grounds and ceremonial sites,…
Armstrong rescinds evacuation alert
The evacuation alert covering the City of Armstrong has been lifted. The evacuation alert, issued…
Minimal growth on wildfires mean more people heading home in Thompson-Nicola region
Some Thompson-Nicola residents were allowed to return home last evening as evacuation orders for over…
Evacuation order reduced to alert in Spallumcheen
The cooler, wet weather has B.C. Wildfire comfortable enough to advise the Township of Spallumcheen…
Okanagan Indian Band working on recovery plan after homes, business destroyed by wildfire
The White Rock Lake wildfire has destroyed 10 homes and one business on Okanagan Indian…
Evacuation alert for Kamloops rescinded
The City of Kamloops has rescinded an evacuation alert issued over the weekend as there…
Nk’Mip Creek wildfire’s progress toward Baldy Mountain resort halted
The Nk’Mip Creek wildfire did not make any additional progress toward Baldy Mountain Resort after…
Lytton Creek wildfire spreads northeast; now 4 km from Highway 97C
The Lytton Creek wildfire has spread further north, with strong winds pushing it east of…
Fire crews forced to take shelter battling White Rock Lake wildfire
Firefighters battling the White Rock Lake wildfire had to take cover due to aggressive fire…
Two wildfires south of Merritt have merged
The July Mountain and Brook Creek wildfires merged today and together now measure an estimated…
Conservation officers make sure campfire spotted in Merritt area is doused
A person having a campfire in the Merritt area was spotted by RCMP and conservation…
iN VIDEO: Gusty winds expected at Tremont Creek wildfire, but also some rain
Efforts to control the Tremont Creek wildfire are expected to be challenged by north to…