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Crews work to get handle on wildfire burning near Penticton
August 30, 2021 - 9:57 AM

The 100 hectare out of control wildfire burning to the southwest of Penticton did not see any major growth overnight, according to B.C. Wildfire Service.
Firefighters contain small fire burning along Okanagan Connector
August 27, 2021 - 10:16 AM

B.C. Wildfire Service crews have contained a spot fire that jumped Highway 97C yesterday, causing part of the road's closure.
Firefighter injured while battling White Rock Lake wildfire returns to camp
August 27, 2021 - 10:04 AM

A firefighter that was sent to hospital after falling down a steep slope didn't suffer any substantial injuries and is back on the job.
iN VIDEO: Large prescribed burn on White Rock Lake wildfire successful
August 26, 2021 - 10:11 AM

A 600-hectare prescribed burn yesterday successfully removed forest fuels near the edge of the White Rock Lake wildfire to the north of Terrace Mountain and in the Fintry area.
3,000 hectare planned ignition in works for White Rock Lake wildfire
August 23, 2021 - 12:26 PM

A 3,000 hectare prescribed burn is being planned to burn away forest fuels near the White Rock Lake wildfire.
Firefighters see winds gusting to 60 km/hr on eastern side of White Rock Lake wildfire
August 22, 2021 - 3:30 PM

B.C. Wildfire Service crews are dealing with winds gusting up to 60 km/hr this afternoon as they continue to battle the White Rock Lake wildfire burning in the North and Central Okanagan.
Deep burning forest fuels pose challenge for firefighters on White Rock Lake wildfire's eastern flank
August 21, 2021 - 11:43 AM

A 80,745.0 hectare wildfire burning along Westside Road in the Central Okanagan is seeing increased fire behaviour on its northeast flank, east flank, and southeast flank.
Rattlesnakes, bears and cougars? No worries for Australian firefighters in South Okanagan
August 20, 2021 - 7:00 AM

The Australian firefighters who came to the South Okanagan last month were battle-hardened well before they arrived.
Lytton Creek wildfire spreads northeast; now 4 km from Highway 97C
August 16, 2021 - 5:09 PM

The Lytton Creek wildfire has spread further north, with strong winds pushing it east of Highway 8 and the Nicola River.
iN VIDEO: Gusty winds expected at Tremont Creek wildfire, but also some rain
August 16, 2021 - 12:18 PM

Efforts to control the Tremont Creek wildfire are expected to be challenged by north to northwest winds today, but potential rain in the forecast may counteract those concerns.
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