Bc Wildfire 2019

UPDATE: Wildfire west of Kamloops jumps to 40 hectares
KAMLOOPS – A grass fire that ignited west of Kamloops this afternoon is now estimated…

Extreme heat, difficult terrain, hefty backpacks: B.C. wildfire fighting not for faint of heart
PENTICTON – You’ve got to be in shape to work a wildfire in British Columbia,…

Cooler, wetter ‘summer’ weather in B.C. Interior was made to order for wildfire service
A summer weather pattern that didn’t stick to the script has nonetheless had a very…

UPDATE: Crews get handle on grass fire along Highway 97 south of Vernon
VERNON – The B.C. Wildfire Service said a grass fire burning near Highway 97 is…

Small wildfire in Shuswap being held
SICAMOUS – A small spot fire burning near Sicamous is under control. B.C. Wildfire Service…

Fight against South Okanagan wildfire winding down
PENTICTON – B.C. Wildfire has begun pulling firefighters and other resources from the Eagle Bluff…

UPDATE: Evacuations rescinded as Eagle Bluff wildfire fight helped by rain, cool weather
OLIVER – Cooler weather and rain reduced the spread of the Eagle Bluff Wildfire and…

Cooler temperatures expected to help Eagle Bluff wildfire fight
OLIVER – The Eagle Bluff wildfire located 10 kilometres southeast of Okanagan Falls grew again…

iN VIDEO: Eagle Bluff wildfire grows with successful back burns
OLIVER – The Eagle Bluff wildfire located 10 kilometres southeast of Okanagan Falls continued to…

Evacuation alert expands for South Okanagan wildfire
PENTICTON – The Eagle Bluff fire continued to grow over the past 24 hours and…

B.C. Wildfire Service reminding residents to be more cautious with fire use
KAMLOOPS — Since the beginning of August, B.C. Wildfire Service personnel have responded to five…

South Okanagan owls relocated to Kamloops, help needed
KELOWNA – For as long as the Eagle Bluff wildfire behind the South Okanagan Rehabilitation…

Mount Miller wildfire near Okanagan Connector being held
KELOWNA – Fire crews hit the Mount Miller wildfire near the Okanagan Connector hard last…

Small wildfire burning east of Enderby
ENDERBY – A small wildfire is burning near Mabel Lake Road, east of Enderby. B.C.…

Eagle Bluff wildfire jumps in size
PENTICTON – The Eagle Bluff fire continued to grow yesterday evening and overnight and is…