News Items tag as: Testalinden Creek fire

Commemorative shirts to remember 2015 wildfire season in South Okanagan
September 15, 2015 - 2:47 PM

PENTICTON - A new fundraising effort will help remember the 2015 wildfire season in the South Okanagan and Rock Creek areas while raising money for local firefighters.
Wildfire evacuation alert lifted near Oliver
September 11, 2015 - 4:03 PM

OLIVER - The evacuation alert sparked by the Testalinden Creek fire burning near Oliver has been lifted by the local regional district.
Controlled burns planned near Oliver
September 08, 2015 - 11:30 AM

OLIVER - Expect to see an increase in smoke if you are in the South Okanagan because B.C. Wildfire is planning a controlled burn to help control growth of the Testalinden Creek fire.
Progress made on stubborn wildfire near Oliver
September 06, 2015 - 4:30 PM

OLIVER – The Testalinden Creek fire burning west of Oliver is now 80 per cent contained but still not under control.
Oliver and area residents could see increase in smoke as winds pick up
August 31, 2015 - 3:21 PM

PENTICTON - Cooler, wetter weather slowed the Testalinden Creek fire on the weekend, but strong winds could give the blaze some renewed vigour this afternoon.
Evacuation order rescinded for properties affected by Testalinden Creek fire
August 31, 2015 - 8:43 AM

PENTICTON - An evacuation order for 27 properties near the Testalinden Creek wildfire has been rescinded.
Testalinden Creek fire holding for now; gusty winds a concern
August 29, 2015 - 10:30 AM

OLIVER – Fire crews are holding the huge wildfire burning in the South Okanagan but strong winds in the forecast will likely kick up fire activity.
UPDATE: Evacuation order expands near Testalinden Creek wildfire
August 28, 2015 - 4:57 PM

PENTICTON - The evacuation order issued earlier this afternoon for residents near the Testalinden Creek wildfire has been expanded to include recreational areas and Crown land.
Fire crews anxiously watch weather at Testalinden Creek
August 28, 2015 - 10:30 AM

PENTICTON - B.C. Wildfire firefighters expect to spend an anxious day on the front lines in the battle against the Testalinden Creek wildfire with strong wind in the forecast.
Evacuation alert expanded for Testalinden Creek wildfire
August 28, 2015 - 8:40 AM

PENTICTON - A forecast for increased wind has resulted in an expansion of the evacuation alert for the Testalinden Creek wildfire.
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News Items tag as: Testalinden Creek fire

Commemorative shirts to remember 2015 wildfire season in South Okanagan

Wildfire evacuation alert lifted near Oliver

Controlled burns planned near Oliver

Progress made on stubborn wildfire near Oliver

Oliver and area residents could see increase in smoke as winds pick up

Evacuation order rescinded for properties affected by Testalinden Creek fire

Testalinden Creek fire holding for now; gusty winds a concern

UPDATE: Evacuation order expands near Testalinden Creek wildfire

Fire crews anxiously watch weather at Testalinden Creek

Evacuation alert expanded for Testalinden Creek wildfire

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