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BC wildfires
BC Interior realtors donate $500,000 towards wildfire relief
Realtors in the BC Interior are donating $500,000 in support of wild relief in the…
Campfire ban lifted in Thompson-Okanagan region
Now that fall is here and the weather is changing, BC Wildfire Service has lifted…
Famous Martin Mars water bomber finds forever home
The iconic Hawaii Martin Mars water bomber is going to be preserved at the British…
Prime Minister Trudeau in West Kelowna announces funding for wildfire preparedness
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said more money is coming for volunteer firefighters and wildfire preparedness…
Fire danger level raised to high in all Central Okanagan regional parks
The fire danger in the Central Okanagan has been bumped to high in all regional…
Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre is looking for residents’ feedback
Central Okanagan residents have more time to give their input on emergency preparedness. The Central…
Mara Mountain wildfire growing away from Sicamous
BC Wildfire Service members are continuing to tackle the wildfire on Mara Mountain as it…
Wildfire season is proving tough to stamp out
PENTICTON – The wildfire season in British Columbia was winding down in the Kamloops Fire…
VIDEO: Young Kelowna filmmakers bring us to the frontlines of B.C. wildfires in new minidoc
KELOWNA – Three filmmakers had some burning questions about the men and women working on…
UPDATE: Snowy Mountain wildfire encroaching on U.S. border
KEREMEOS – Though weather may be cooperating with crews working on the Snowy Mountain wildfire,…
Last summer’s campfire ban, state of emergency didn’t stop people from playing with fire
Dropping a burning substance, failing to report a fire or having an illegal campfire resulted…
Several fires continue to burn in the South Okanagan and Similkameen
PENTICTON – As crews continue to make progress on the Mount Eneas wildfire, several other…
UPDATE: Evacuation alerts remain in effect tonight in the Central Okanagan
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – While an alert means residents can still stay in their homes, it…
UPDATE: B.C. Wildfire is preparing for burn operations on Mount Eneas
UPDATE: B.C. Wildfire just released more specifics on today’s strategy. They plan to conduct burn…
UPDATE: Good Creek wildfire at 400 hectares keeping crews busy today
UPDATE: The Good Creek wildfire is still active today. A media release sent out today,…
Canadian Red Cross still helping people affected by the 2017 B.C. wildfires
KAMLOOPS – The Canadian Red Cross is still helping individuals and families affected by last…
UPDATE: Fire burning near Mission Hill in West Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA – The fire may be almost out but the work is not done.…
Wildfire preparation foremost on the minds of prospective Oliver residents
OLIVER – Soon-to-be residents of the South Okanagan — who experienced the wrath of a…
iN PHOTOS: Crews continue to battle Peachland wildfire
PEACHLAND – The wildfire that started near Peachland attracted the attention of locals and tourists.…
UPDATE: More Joe Rich residents allowed home; fire still 20 per cent contained
KELOWNA – Residents of more than 100 properties in Joe Rich can return home today,…
UPDATE: Wildfire burning east of Kelowna now 20 per cent contained
KELOWNA – The Philpott Road wildfire continues to burn in the Joe Rich area, however,…
No significant change in wildfire east of Kelowna thanks to good weather conditions
KELOWNA – The Philpott Road wildfire continues to burn in the Joe Rich area, however, favourable…
Wildfire evacuees from Loon Lake can return home
KAMLOOPS – The Elephant Hill wildfire is not an imminent threat so property owners in…
Evacuation alert for properties between Sitkum Creek and Crescent Bay
CASTLEGAR – More evacuation alerts issued yesterday, Aug. 12, because of a 70-hectare wildfire near…