News Items tag as: Bolean Lake fire 2015

Big fires down but not out in Kamloops Fire Centre
August 07, 2015 - 4:30 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The only two wildfires of note in the Kamloops Fire Centre have been downgraded to patrol status.
BOLEAN LAKE FIRE: Evacuation alert lifted; fire 75 per cent contained
July 27, 2015 - 11:56 AM

FALKLAND – The Bolean Lake wildfire burning near Falkland in the North Okanagan is now 75 per cent contained and the evacuation alert has been lifted.
Crews make progress on Bolean Lake wildfire near Falkland
July 24, 2015 - 10:25 AM

FALKLAND - Fire crews have made significant headway on the Bolean Lake wildfire near Falkland.
Bolean Lake wildfire near Falkland holding at 348 hectares
July 23, 2015 - 11:50 AM

FALKLAND - There was no growth in the Bolean Lake wildfire near Falkland overnight, and crews hope to establish some level of containment around the blaze today.
UPDATE: Bolean Lake wildfire near Falkland flares up
July 22, 2015 - 10:22 AM

FALKLAND - After seeing no growth Tuesday night, the Bolean Lake wildfire near Falkland expanded in size Wednesday.
Bolean Lake wildfire near Falkland continues to burn
July 21, 2015 - 2:44 PM

FALKLAND - The Bolean Lake wildfire near Falkland continues to burn aggressively, although a change in weather is giving crews a better chance to hold it back.
UPDATE: Evacuation order issued for aggressive wildfire near Falkland
July 20, 2015 - 8:34 PM

FALKLAND - An aggressive wildfire in the Bolean Lake area of Falkland has prompted an evacuation order.
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News Items tag as: Bolean Lake fire 2015

Big fires down but not out in Kamloops Fire Centre

BOLEAN LAKE FIRE: Evacuation alert lifted; fire 75 per cent contained

Crews make progress on Bolean Lake wildfire near Falkland

Bolean Lake wildfire near Falkland holding at 348 hectares

UPDATE: Bolean Lake wildfire near Falkland flares up

Bolean Lake wildfire near Falkland continues to burn

UPDATE: Evacuation order issued for aggressive wildfire near Falkland

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