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Bc Wildfire 2021
Why not just anyone can show up and help fight B.C. wildfires
As devastating wildfires destroyed home in places like Monte Lake, Estamont and Killiney Beach, there…
UPDATE: White Rock Lake wildfire could be contained in a week; still unclear when evacuees can return home
A successful controlled burn on the west side of Okanagan Lake yesterday has greatly reduced…
RCMP closed some launches in Penticton after boaters interfered with skimmer aircraft
Access to Okanagan Lake was partially restricted to boaters yesterday to help pilots with B.C.…
Missing man found after wandering for days in White Rock Lake fire zone
A 35-year-old man from outside of B.C. was found in a ditch near Falkland after…
Expect more smoke from Skaha Creek wildfire near Penticton
Expect to see more smoke coming from the Skaha Creek wildfire near Penticton today, but…
Some North Westside residents evacuated by White Rock Lake wildfire returning home
Evacuation orders are starting to be lifted in areas along Westside Road that were impacted…
Burnt SUV focus of investigation into cause of Sparks Lake wildfire northwest of Kamloops
An investigation into the cause of the Sparks Lake wildfire was underway shortly after the…
UPDATE: Most evacuees on westside of Okanagan Lake can return home
Most residents evacuated on the North Westside of Okanagan Lake due to the White Lake Rock…
Evacuated Parker Cove couple still waiting to return home – and that’s OK
Lisa and Rob Burns know they’re among the lucky ones. Even though it’s been a…
Destructive White Rock Lake wildfire being held
VERNON, B.C. – One of the largest and most destructive wildfires in British Columbia this…
UPDATE: New wildfire burning southwest of Penticton; evacuation alerts issued
The Hedges Butte wildfire was discovered 12 kilometres southwest of Penticton today, Sept 3. The…
Winds expected to pick up near 230 ha wildfire burning close to Penticton
A wildfire burning to the southwest of Penticton has not seen significant growth overnight but…
Significant progress being made on Skaha Creek wildfire
It’s been one week since the Skaha Creek wildfire was discovered and B.C. Wildfire Service…
Indigenous logger hopeful traditional burning practices will return to Westbank First Nation
As a young boy in the 1970s, Mic Werstuik remembers helping his family steward their…
Canadian Armed Forces leaving B.C. tomorrow after helping with wildfire season
The Canadian Armed Forces will be leaving the province tomorrow after being deployed earlier this…