Wildfire
Lightning ignites new wildfires in North Okanagan, Shuswap
There’s a good chance you’ll notice some smoke in the hills around the Southern Interior…
Weekend lightning could still cause fires days later
VERNON – Lightning that struck around the Mabel Lake region last weekend could still pose…
Portion of Mabel Lake Road and more rec sites closed as crews battle wildfires
NORTH OKANAGAN – People are being asked to give B.C. Wildfire crews room to safely…
More than 40 new fires in Kamloops Fire Centre since Saturday
As thunder and lightning rolled through the Southern Interior over the weekend, strikes across the…
UPDATE: Twin Creek wildfire evacuation orders rescinded
UPDATE – Wildfire activity has prompted more evacuation orders and alerts in the Bonaparte Plateau.…
Cariboo district expands evacuation order for Shag Creek wildfire
WILLIAMS LAKE – More properties are on evacuation alert today due to the Shag Creek…
Air quality diminishes in Okanagan as wildfire smoke blankets the region
Skies are hazy over the Okanagan today as smoke from wildfires across the province blankets…
Aggressive fire west of West Kelowna of concern to B.C. Wildfire
WEST KELOWNA – A new wildfire buring near Gottfriedsen Mountain has caught the attention of…
Public asked to evacuate certain rec sites in North Okanagan due to wildfires
People are being asked to evacuate a number of recreation sites in the North Okanagan…
UPDATE: Snowy Mountain wildfire encroaching on U.S. border
KEREMEOS – Though weather may be cooperating with crews working on the Snowy Mountain wildfire,…
B.C. calls in extra help to deal with growing wildfire situation
With more than 450 fires burning across the B.C. right now, extra resources are being…
Last summer’s campfire ban, state of emergency didn’t stop people from playing with fire
Dropping a burning substance, failing to report a fire or having an illegal campfire resulted…
Knox Mountain Park road closed to vehicles as fire danger rating hits extreme
KELOWNA – An extreme fire danger rating has pushed Kelowna to entirely close Knox Mountain…
UPDATE: Wildfire near Monte Lake showing aggressive behaviour
MONTE LAKE – A wildfire broke out earlier today in the Monte Lake area. B.C.…
Evacuation alert for properties near Snowy Mountain wildfire
KEREMEOS – Four properties are now on evacuation alert reports the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen.…