News Items tag as: BC Wildfire 2016

Controlled burns could mean smoky skies for South Okanagan
November 05, 2016 - 10:30 AM

OSOYOOS - The skies in the South Okanagan could be a little smoky starting next week and lasting to the end of December 2016.
Cuts at wildfire base ignite housing concerns in the Shuswap
October 19, 2016 - 1:00 PM

SALMON ARM - Cutbacks at the Rapattack base in Salmon Arm are driving up concerns about the future of wildfire protection services in the community.
Open burning bans will be rescinded for Kamloops Fire Centre
October 14, 2016 - 1:09 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The two open burning bans in the Kamloops Fire Centre are expected to be rescinded this weekend.
UPDATE: Firefighters make short work of grass fire near Kamloops
September 26, 2016 - 4:07 PM

KAMLOOPS - Firefighters worked quickly to put out a fire that spread to nearby grass and trees just west of Kamloops in the Tranquille area.
Drones and weather help save B.C. millions during wildfire season
September 09, 2016 - 1:00 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The province has underspent it's wildfire budget this year for the first time in years.
Cool, damp summer leads to half the number of wildfires in Thompson-Okanagan
September 08, 2016 - 9:00 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - While it wasn't the greatest summer weather-wise for those who enjoy outdoor recreation, it was a fantanstic summer for those who protect us from wildfire.
Wildfire near Lytton now 75 per cent contained, evacuation alerts rescinded
September 06, 2016 - 9:27 AM

LYTTON - A wildfire burning near Lytton is now 75 per cent contained and the evacuation alerts in the area will be rescinded this morning.
South Spencer Road fire now 55 per cent contained; fire crews continue direct attack
September 03, 2016 - 4:02 PM

LYTTON - The South Spencer Road fire that prompted several evacuation orders is now 55 per cent contained.
UPDATE: Wildfire near Lytton now 50 per cent contained; residents to start returning home
September 02, 2016 - 2:27 PM

UPDATE: 2:20 p.m., Friday, Sept. 2
UPDATE: Progress made on South Spencer Road fire near Lytton
September 01, 2016 - 5:18 PM

UPDATE: 5:15 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 1
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News Items tag as: BC Wildfire 2016

Controlled burns could mean smoky skies for South Okanagan

Cuts at wildfire base ignite housing concerns in the Shuswap

Open burning bans will be rescinded for Kamloops Fire Centre

UPDATE: Firefighters make short work of grass fire near Kamloops

Drones and weather help save B.C. millions during wildfire season

Cool, damp summer leads to half the number of wildfires in Thompson-Okanagan

Wildfire near Lytton now 75 per cent contained, evacuation alerts rescinded

South Spencer Road fire now 55 per cent contained; fire crews continue direct attack

UPDATE: Wildfire near Lytton now 50 per cent contained; residents to start returning home

UPDATE: Progress made on South Spencer Road fire near Lytton

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