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Bc Wildfire 2021
Wildfire smoke expected to impact North and Central Okanagan this weekend
Environment Canada is warning residents in the North and Central Okanagan that wildfire smoke will…
Residents warned to stay away from West Kelowna wildfire area after ATVs spotted
The B.C. Wildfire Service is reminding residents to stay away from a wildfire burning next…
87 buildings lost in Thompson Nicola region due to wildfires
A total of 87 structures, including homes, seasonal dwellings and commercial buildings have been lost…
Pet-rescuing vet Dr. Oz is having an extra busy summer in West Kelowna
Roughly 100 cats and dogs displaced by wildfires have taken refuge over the course of…
UPDATE: New wildfire southwest of Penticton grows to 17 ha
A new wildfire that was discovered to the southwest of Penticton this afternoon has grown…
‘No significant growth’ on wildfire burning in North and Central Okanagan
A wildfire burning in the North and Central Okanagan has not seen significant growth but…
Water dams, 21,000 gallon containers placed around Spallumcheen in preparation for 3,000 ha planned ignition
Spallumcheen residents will likely see water dams and large bins filled with water today as…
iN VIDEO: Kamloops pilot continues flyovers, shows charred landscape of wildfires north of Vernon
A Kamloops pilot known for showcasing British Columbia’s beauty from the sky is now showing…
UPDATE: Wildfire near Penticton may impact airport flights
The City of Penticton is warning residents that a wildfire burning close to the city…
Wildfire southwest of Penticton grows to 25 ha
A wildfire burning to the southwest of Penticton has grown to 25 hectares in size…
Prescribed burns aren’t just for fire protection, Penticton Indian Band councillor says
As B.C. ponders a future that appears to include more wildfires, it wasn't always like…
Crews work to get handle on wildfire burning near Penticton
The 100 hectare out of control wildfire burning to the southwest of Penticton did not…
Get ready to see smoke in Okanagan from huge controlled burn on White Rock Lake wildfire
Okanagan residents can expect to see smoke today as the B.C. Wildfire Service conducts a…
Last Mt. Law wildfire evacuation order lifted in Central Okanagan
The last property under evacuation order due to the Mt. Law wildfire burning near West…
Minimal growth on Skaha Creek wildfire near Penticton as crews plan prescribed burns
Although strong winds could be felt overnight in the South Okanagan, the B.C. Wildfire Service…