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Bc Wildfire 2018
Morning update on small wildfire burning in hills above Vernon
VERNON – A smoky, highly visible fire sparked by lightning last night in the hills…
Fire season flares to life in Okanagan with 20 new wildfires
OKANAGAN – Lightning caused 20 new fires in the Okanagan as last night’s storm rolled…
iN PHOTOS: Lightning, fire and sunsets in the Okanagan
Last night's thunder and lightning show won't soon be forgotten but hopefully it's because we…
Dry lightning forecast in Southern Interior could pose challenge for wildfire crews
More thunderstorms with dry lightning are expected in the Southern Interior today, which could pose…
UPDATE: Okanagan fires continue to grow, evacuation orders issued near Peachland
Smoky skies and the sounds of helicopters and airtankers have returned to the Okanagan summer…
iN PHOTOS: Wildfires blaze through parts of Okanagan
Hundreds of hectares of land in the Okanagan have been scorched by large wildfires sparked…
UPDATE: Wildfire fights continue throughout the Central, South Okanagan
OKANAGAN – The Mount Eneas wildfire is continuing to make life difficult for travellers, forcing…
Penticton issues fire ban as hot, dry weather continues
PENTICTON – Hot and dry weather conditions in the Peach City have prompted city officials…
Why the fire burning in Okanagan Mountain Park can’t be compared to 2003 fire
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – It’s tempting to view the Good Creek fire burning in Okanagan Mountain…
Evacuation orders and alerts in Summerland
SUMMERLAND – The District of Summerland has issued evacuation orders and alerts for dozens of…
Eneas Mountain fire grows to 1,000 ha; new evacuation alerts
PENTICTON – The Eneas Mountain wildfire, which has grown to 1,000 hectares today, continues to…
Evacuated campers allowed back into Okanagan Lake Provincial Park temporarily
PENTICTON – Campers evacuated from Okanagan Lake Provincial Park by the Mount Eneas wildfire will…
Crews continue to battle Law Creek wildfire near West Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA – The Law Creek wildfire burning six kilometres southwest of West Kelowna is…
Carrot Mountain fire near Smith Creek no longer ‘of note’
WEST KELOWNA – Things are looking up for at least one of the fire-affected areas…
Evacuation alert rescinded for properties affected by Good Creek wildfire near Kelowna
KELOWNA – Property owners near the Good Creek wildfire can breathe a sigh of relief…