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Kamloops residents recount terrifying night of wildfire and evacuations
It was a terrifying night for many in Kamloops, especially for those that got a…

Drop in temperatures helping crews battle wildfires burning out of control near Big White
The cooler weather today is helping B.C. Wildfire Service crews as they fight two blazes…

UPDATE: Firefighters continue to attack out-of-control fires north of Big White
B.C. Wildfire Service crews continue to chip away at three wildfires north of Big White.…

Online fundraiser started for Lytton residents following evacuation due to fire
A GoFundMe started last night to support the Lytton community has raised more than $40,000…

Two reported dead in Lytton wildfire
A Lytton man says his parents died while taking cover in an unused septic tank…

Wildfire crews dealing with 8 new blazes in 2 days in Kamloops Fire Centre
Within the last two days, the B.C. Wildfire Service has responded to eight new wildfires.…

Penticton condo complex blaze displaces 4 families
A large fire at a Penticton complex yesterday has displaced four families. The blaze was…

Encounter with bull in Kamloops leaves man with broken bones
While the victim's injuries are not life-threatening, it could not have been a pleasant experience…

Firefighters battling wildfire near Ashcroft
A wildfire has been spotted near the Village of Ashcroft. The fire was first seen…

UPDATE: RCMP investigating after two churches destroyed by fire on Similkameen band lands
The RCMP is investigating two suspicious fires that destroyed churches on Upper and Lower Similkameen…

Largest of 3 new wildfires in South Okanagan being held
Three wildfires started in the South Okanagan yesterday with one reaching almost 50 hectares in…

Drone hampers efforts of B.C. Wildfire Service fighting large wildfire near Lytton
A drone is hampering the efforts of B.C. Wildfire Service crews currently fighting a 250-hectare…

Wildfire near Lytton still out of control
A large wildfire near Lytton is still considered to be out of control this morning.…

Evacuation alerts continue as wildfire near Lytton grows to 110 hectares
The wildfire burning near Lytton in the Fraser Canyon has grown to 110 hectares and…

Highly-visible wildfire sparked close to Coquihalla Highway near Kamloops
Fire crews are responding to a highly visible wildfire near Kamloops and the Coquihalla Highway…