News Items tag as: Huckleberry Wildfire 2015

Joe Rich wildfire was caused by vehicle exhaust; not cigarette
August 09, 2016 - 11:38 AM

KELOWNA – A Ministry of Forests investigation has concluded the Huckelberry wildfire in Joe Rich last summer was caused by a transport truck’s exhaust, not a cigarette.
Pair of small fires burning in Joe Rich
August 24, 2015 - 2:00 PM

KELOWNA - A pair of small wildfires have ignited south of Joe Rich, not far from a much bigger fire in early July.
JOE RICH FIRE: YOU CAN GO BACK HOME!
July 05, 2015 - 7:58 PM

KELOWNA - The Emergency Operations Centre advises effective at 8:00 p.m. tonight, the outstanding Evacuation Order for the 55-hectare Joe Rich interface face is rescinded.
Crews make more headway on Joe Rich fire; 28 still under evacuation order
July 05, 2015 - 8:03 AM

KELOWNA - Crews working on the Huckleberry wildfire over night took advantage of calm winds and cooler temperatures to stay ahead of the Huckleberry wildfire in Joe Rich keeping it entirely contained, officials say.
Evacuation order partially lifted for Joe Rich fire; Now 100 per cent contained
July 04, 2015 - 8:01 PM

The Evacuation Order for the Joe Rich Grassfire has been partially lifted for 114 properties effective 8 p.m. tonight. The 28 properties remaining on Evacuation Order cannot return home and include:
The likely cause of the Huckleberry fire in Joe Rich won't surprise anyone
July 04, 2015 - 2:08 PM

KELOWNA - The Huckleberry fire is now 50 per cent contained but residents under evacuation order are still not allowed to return home.
Highway 33 reopened around Huckleberry wildfire
July 04, 2015 - 11:48 AM

KELOWNA - Highway 33 is once again open to single-land alternating traffic through the wildfire area in Joe Rich.
UPDATE: Firefighters gaining ground on Huckleberry fire
July 04, 2015 - 8:39 AM

KELOWNA - Fire fighters appear to be gaining control of a large fire near Heartland Ranch in Joe Rich.
JOE RICH FIRE: Evacuation order for 141 homes still in effect
July 03, 2015 - 7:55 PM

KELOWNA - UPDATE as of 7:31 p.m.: Approximately 141 properties are affected by the Evacuation Order and another 158 are under Evacuation Alert.
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News Items tag as: Huckleberry Wildfire 2015

Joe Rich wildfire was caused by vehicle exhaust; not cigarette

Pair of small fires burning in Joe Rich

JOE RICH FIRE: YOU CAN GO BACK HOME!

Crews make more headway on Joe Rich fire; 28 still under evacuation order

Evacuation order partially lifted for Joe Rich fire; Now 100 per cent contained

The likely cause of the Huckleberry fire in Joe Rich won't surprise anyone

Highway 33 reopened around Huckleberry wildfire

UPDATE: Firefighters gaining ground on Huckleberry fire

JOE RICH FIRE: Evacuation order for 141 homes still in effect

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