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Bc Wildfire 2021
Thousands sign online petition calling on minister to provide more resources for B.C.’s wildfire season
Thousands have signed an online petition calling for the minister of public safety to reevaluate…
Thomas Creek wildfire near Penticton could be under control soon
The Thomas Creek wildfire between Penticton and Okanagan Falls, which was discovered on July 11,…
At least 200 buildings in Kamloops Fire Centre damaged or destroyed so far this year
So far this year, at least 200 structures have been lost to wildfires in the…
Crews attack Tremont Creek wildfire directly in cooler conditions
Cooler days and rainy conditions allowed firefighters to attack the Tremont Creek wildfire west of…
Cooler temperatures mean more planned ignitions on wildfire north of Peachland
With cooler temperatures and higher humidity, firefighters working on the Mount Law wildfire are making…
3,000 hectare planned ignition in works for White Rock Lake wildfire
A 3,000 hectare prescribed burn is being planned to burn away forest fuels near the…
Merritt woman frustrated after elderly family members in care home sent on 11-hour wildfire evac
A Merritt resident whose senior family members have been evacuated to the Lower Mainland because…
BC Wildfire anticipates less fire activity; downsizing air fleet
In anticipation of more fall-like conditions and less fire activity, B.C. Wildfire Service is downsizing…
‘Anything that could be and would be saved, was saved:’ North Westside fire chief says
Some residents and media have been able to see first hand the terrible destruction levied…
iN PHOTOS: The devastation left behind by the White Rock Lake wildfire near Vernon
The huge White Rock Lake wildfire burning out of control west of Vernon claimed 78…
UPDATE: New wildfire on Westside Road near West Kelowna prompts evacuations
A new fire has started along Westside Road near Bear Creek Provincial Park this afternoon.…
Firefighters making progress on South Okanagan wildfires as Australian crew prepares to head home
The Thomas Creek wildfire south of Penticton is now being held and the end is…
Logan Lake has written the Fire Smart playbook for other cities, towns to follow
When the Tremont Creek wildfire escaped containment lines near Tunkwa Lake on Aug. 11, Logan…
Home built around disabled granddaughter lost near Vernon to wildfire
After losing their family home near Vernon to the White Rock Lake wildfire earlier this…
North Westside residents angry at lack of communication from fire officials
Central Okanagan Regional District chair Gail Given heard residents concerns about a lack of communications…