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UPDATE: Finlay Creek wildfire 50 per cent contained and 2,228 hectares
SUMMERLAND – The Finlay Creek wildfire is no longer threatening homes in the Garnet Valley Lake…
Last evacuation alert rescinded for the Philpott Road fire
KELOWNA – The final evacuation alert for the Philpott Road fire has been rescinded. The last…
Finlay Creek wildfire 15 per cent contained
PENTICTON – The Finlay Creek wildfire has grown, but calm winds and cooler temperatures have…
Finlay Creek fire between Peachland and Summerland still not contained
SUMMERLAND – The Finlay Creek wildfire near Summerland is still burning but has not grown…
UPDATE: Wildfire near Peachland remains at 1,500 hectares
PEACHLAND – Afternoon winds and warmer temperatures challenged wildfire crews near Peachland this afternoon. The…
UPDATE: Peachland wildfire estimated to remain at 1,000 hectares
PEACHLAND – The battle against the wildfire near Peachland continues, however, no growth has been…
Philpott Road wildfire evacuation order partially downgraded
KELOWNA – The Evacuation Order for the 465-hectare Philpott Road wildfire has been partially downgraded.…
iN PHOTOS: Crews continue to battle Peachland wildfire
PEACHLAND – The wildfire that started near Peachland attracted the attention of locals and tourists.…
BREAKING: Wildfire near Peachland now 100 hectares
PEACHLAND – A wildfire burning near Peachland late this afternoon has ballooned to 100 hectares…
UPDATE: Penticton crews get handle on grass fire near Westhills gravel pit
PENTICTON – Firefighters have gained the upper hand on a grass fire in Penticton this…
Campfire ban remains in place in B.C. for last long weekend of summer
If you plan to go camping in B.C. on this, the last long weekend of…
RCMP say cause of Lake Country wildfire suspicious
LAKE COUNTRY – RCMP are investigating a suspicious fire that started in a gully near…
Philpott Road wildfire near Kelowna now 30 per cent contained
KELOWNA – A week after it started, the Philpott Road wildfire is now 30 per…
More Philpott Road wildfire evacuees allowed home
KELOWNA – Thanks to reduced fire activity, about 125 more Joe Rich residents evacuated due…
UPDATE: Wildfire from Washington State crosses Canadian border
OSOYOOS – A 19,000-hectare wildfire from Washington State has now crossed the Canadian border and…
UPDATE: Wildfire burning in Vernon’s BX area now under control
VERNON – A 0.2-hectare wildfire in Vernon's BX area is now under control, according to…
Where all that ash in the Okanagan came from
Many residents in the Thompson-Okanagan are waking up to find ash everywhere, but fortunately no…
More wildfire evacuated Joe Rich residents allowed home
KELOWNA – More than 180 Joe Rich residents from 81 properties were allowed 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…
Crews work to protect buildings from wildfire east of Kelowna
KELOWNA – Firefighters worked overnight to protect structures and properties from the Philpott Road wildfire…
Two drivers in the Interior slapped with fines for tossing cigarettes
CLEARWATER – Despite the consistent warnings about the hot, dry conditions this fire season, some…
UPDATED: Crews get a handle on grass fire on Highway 33 in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Fire crews remain on the scene of a grass fire just off of…
No evidence of connection between two West Kelowna wildfires in two days
WEST KELOWNA – West Kelowna Fire Rescue can’t confirm arson was involved in either of…