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Bc Wildfire 2021
Tremont Creek wildfire escapes containment near Tunkwa Lake
The Tremont Creek wildfire roared to life yesterday, Aug. 11, near Tunkwa Lake Provincial Park…
‘Fire is literally in people’s backyards’: More resources coming for White Rock Lake wildfire
A 58,000 hectare wildfire threatening properties on the west side of Okanagan Lake will see…
Warmer, dryer winds expected to lead to growth, visible smoke from wildfires in South Okanagan
BC Wildfire Service crews continued to focus extra attention on the northern tip of the…
Southern Interior wildfire fighters can’t even catch a break at night
Usually, at this time of year, nights cool down enough to dampen wildfire activity in…
iN VIDEO: Winds expected to challenge crews on White Rock Lake wildfire
Winds will likely increase White Rock Lake wildfire activity today and firefighters expect the fire…
Public invited to virtual meeting for update on wildfires in TNRD
The public is invited to an online Zoom meeting tomorrow about the current wildfire activity…
Crews doing ‘pretty darn good’ on South Okanagan wildfires: fire information officer
The two out-of-control fires under the management of the BC Wildfire Service Okanagan complex are…
iN VIDEO: Tourists urged to avoid travel to North Okanagan due to White Rock Lake wildfire: minister
The Minister of Public Safety is urging tourists to avoid parts of the North Okanagan…
Military personnel swapping out after battling Interior wildfires
More than 100 Canadian Forces Military personnel are being swapped out as they’ve completed their…
Beavers may have untapped wildfire fighting skills
The small iconic Canadian mammal known known for chopping down trees may also have a…
Incident commander takes over B.C. Wildfire social media for personal message
An Incident Commander took to the B.C. Wildfire Service social media channels last night for…
‘Next 72 hours will be critical’ to Thompson-Okanagan wildfires
The intense smoke throughout the Thompson-Okanagan region is having a two-edged effect on local wildfires:…
Fire officials concerned wind will blow ’ember showers’ through North Okanagan
A cold front bringing strong winds through the Thompson-Okanagan area tonight or tomorrow has fire…
Misinformation about B.C. Interior wildfire season on the rise
With most of B.C.’s wildfires burning in the Interior, residents are creating and turning to…
28 homes, one commercial structure destroyed in Monte Lake area due to wildfire
The Thompson Nicola Regional District has confirmed 28 homes and one commercial structure have been…