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Wildfire
Nk’Mip Creek wildfire continues to be ‘aggressive’
The 6,800 hectare Nk'Mip Creek fire near Osoyoos continues to threaten structures nearly one week…
Brenda Creek wildfire now mapped at 824 hectares
Hot weather and winds may cause more activity around the Brenda Creek fire burning south…
Wildfire near Ashcroft almost completely wrapped by machine guard
A wildfire burning near Ashcroft has almost been completely surrounded by a machine guard, according…
Terrain and fuels continue to challenge crews working the Nk’Mip Creek fire
Terrain and fuel conditions have been challenging for crews attacking the Nk'Mip Creek fire but…
Wildfire activity increases near Coquihalla
A wildfire blazing near the Coquihalla has grown and the fire's activity has increased in…
UPDATE: New evacuation orders given for South Okanagan homes, Baldy Mountain Resort near Nk’Mip Creek wildfire
New evacuation orders have been issued for South Okanagan homes and a ski resort as…
B.C. Wildfire crews responding to 450 ha fire near Highway 3
B.C. Wildfire Service crews are responding to a 450 hectare wildfire located to the west…
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…
Camper and house burn in Nk’Mip Creek wildfire near Osoyoos
A house and a camper have been burned by the Nk'Mip Creek wildfire near Osoyoos.…
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…
Propane barbecue ban in most Central Okanagan parks
Portable propane barbecues have been banned in parks and beaches in the Central Okanagan effective…
Firefighters have some ‘good luck’ with wildfire burning near Peachland
Firefighters had some "good luck" last night and were able to mop up hotspots burning…
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…
Evacuation orders rescinded near Embleton Mountain wildfire
The Thompson Nicola Regional District rescinded an evacuation order for 139 properties near the Embleton…