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What we know about today’s B.C. wildfire developments
As B.C.'s wildfire situation continues to rapidly change, the provincial government is giving us a…
Cities across the province stepping up to accept wildfire evacuees
Wicked weather across the province yesterday escalated the already fluid wildfire situation in B.C.'s Cariboo…
MCDONALD: If the call came to flee a wildfire, would you be ready?
OPINION I was well into my second glass of wine sitting on the deck on…
Wildfire extinguished near winery in West Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA – A wildfire sparked by a burn barrel was doused by West Kelowna…
Wildfire near Peachland being held
KELOWNA – Fire fighters are continuing their fight with a wildfire between Summerland and Peachland…
Blue Grouse Mountain wildfire contained but still under investigation
WEST KELOWNA – The Blue Grouse Mountain wildfire is contained at two hectares as of…
UPDATE: Westside Road wildfire now 2.5 hectares
WEST KELOWNA – Fire crews are battling a grass fire north of West Kelowna along…
Open fire prohibitions coming as weather warms
KAMLOOPS – Fire restrictions are coming later this week to help stem the number of…
Locals wondering if small debris fire led to Lumby wildfire
LUMBY – While the cause of a wildfire burning near Lumby remains undetermined, some locals…
No fire coverage means North Okanagan home left to burn
VERNON – It continues to smoulder, and in some places, there’s still open flame at…
Firefighters make quick work of first wildfire of the season in the southern Interior
KAMLOOPS – The first wildfire of the 2017 season in the southern Interior was put…
Lytton man charged with arson in connection to 2014 Botanie Creek wildfire
LYTTON – Police in Lytton have confirmed a man has been charged with arson in…
Firefighting aircraft over West Kelowna this week for national conference
WEST KELOWNA – The site of the 2014 Smith Creek Wildfire will once again be…
Cuts at wildfire base ignite housing concerns in the Shuswap
SALMON ARM – Cutbacks at the Rapattack base in Salmon Arm are driving up concerns…
Fire crews jump quickly on West Kelowna wildfire
WEST KELOWNA – Firefighters acted quickly to stop spread of wildfire to nearby home in…
Drones and weather help save B.C. millions during wildfire season
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The province has underspent it's wildfire budget this year for the first time…
Cool, damp summer leads to half the number of wildfires in Thompson-Okanagan
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – While it wasn't the greatest summer weather-wise for those who enjoy outdoor recreation,…
South Spencer Road fire now 55 per cent contained; fire crews continue direct attack
LYTTON – The South Spencer Road fire that prompted several evacuation orders is now 55…
UPDATE: Wildfire near Lytton now 50 per cent contained; residents to start returning home
UPDATE: 2:20 p.m., Friday, Sept. 2 The South Spencer Road fire is now 50 per…
UPDATE: Progress made on South Spencer Road fire near Lytton
UPDATE: 5:15 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 1 Media release from B.C. Wildfire: LYTTON – Due to…
UPDATE: Aggressive Lytton wildfire now 300 hectares, believed to be human caused
UPDATE: 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 31 The size of the South Spencer Road fire has…
Wildfire near Vernon’s Predator Ridge caused by downed power pole
VERNON – The cause of a wildfire that put a number of Vernon residents on…
UPDATE: Kokanee road fire contained
VERNON – Fire fighters contained a blaze that started early yesterday afternoon. B.C Wildfire says…
Swan Lake wildfire in Vernon considered suspicious
VERNON – A North Okanagan fire chief says there’s growing angst in his community after…