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Bc Wildfire 2021
Firefighters from Mexico making a ‘huge impact’ battling blaze near Osoyoos
B.C. Wildfire Service crews are continuing their structure protection efforts today as a wildfire near…
Thomas Creek wildfire near Okanagan Falls grows to 7,918 ha
A wildfire burning near Okanagan Falls has reached 7,918 ha, according to the latest from…
Wildfire burning near Coquihalla sees some growth
A wildfire burning next to the Coquihalla Highway has grown but fire crews have been…
Canada Post won’t be delivering to parts of Okanagan due to wildfire smoke
Canada Post is not delivering packages to Kelowna, Penticton or Oliver today due to wildfire…
Westwold area man being hailed as local hero for saving home from wildfire threat
Diane McCannel's house near Westwold is still standing thanks to a neighbour who stayed behind…
Accused West Kelowna wildfire arsonist will stay behind bars
The 36-year-old man charged with trying to start a wildfire in the Glenrosa neighbourhood of West…
Wildfire near Osoyoos will likely see growth in the direction of Mount Baldy
A wildfire burning near Oliver and Osoyoos will likely see some growth in the direction…
Osoyoos area residents warned to reduce energy usage amid heat wave
Residents in the Osoyoos area should reduce energy consumption during peak hours through the long…
Firefighters expect ‘increased wildfire activity’ due to hot, dry conditions near Okanagan Falls
A wildfire burning roughly three kilometres away from Okanagan Falls is expected to see increased…
Wildfire near Sicamous jumps creek, firefighters establish guards between fire and community
A wildfire burning near Sicamous has crossed the eastern side of Sicamous Creek, and is…
Securing southwest corner a main objective for firefighters at Tremont Creek wildfire
The Tremont Creek wildfire has seen minimal activity on the north portion toward Walhachin, but…
Evacuation orders downgraded to alerts for 91 properties near Nk’Mip Creek wildfire
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has rescinded evacuation orders for 91 properties in the…
More than 456,000 hectares of B.C. burned so far this year
More than 1,250 wildfires in B.C. have burned more than 456,000 hectares of the province…
Mini blaze near Oyama Lake being held by B.C. Wildfire crews
A small wildfire that sparked to the west of Oyama Lake is now being held…
Wildfire near Oliver, Osoyoos now estimated to be 13,000 hectares
A wildfire burning near Oliver and Osoyoos is now estimated to be roughly 13,000 hectares…