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Wildfire near Ashcroft almost completely wrapped by machine guard
July 24, 2021 - 4:00 PM

A wildfire burning near Ashcroft has almost been completely surrounded by a machine guard, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service’s latest update.
Terrain and fuels continue to challenge crews working the Nk'Mip Creek fire
July 24, 2021 - 2:00 PM

Terrain and fuel conditions have been challenging for crews attacking the Nk'Mip Creek fire but progress is being made nonetheless, BC Wildfire representatives said during a Saturday briefing.
UPDATE: New evacuation orders given for South Okanagan homes, Baldy Mountain Resort near Nk'Mip Creek wildfire
July 24, 2021 - 9:25 AM

New evacuation orders have been issued for South Okanagan homes and a ski resort as firefighters continue to battle a wildfire near Osoyoos.
Camper and house burn in Nk'Mip Creek wildfire near Osoyoos
July 23, 2021 - 2:39 PM

A house and a camper have been burned by the Nk'Mip Creek wildfire near Osoyoos.
Firefighters have some ‘good luck’ with wildfire burning near Peachland
July 23, 2021 - 1:36 PM

Firefighters had some "good luck" last night and were able to mop up hotspots burning close to West Kelowna’s only source of power.
Wildfire near Osoyoos 'aggressive and challenging' for firefighters
July 23, 2021 - 8:57 AM

A wildfire burning near Osoyoos continues to show aggressive and challenging fire behaviour due to high temperatures and wind speeds.
‘Significant growth’ on wildfire near Ashcroft due to high winds: B.C. Wildfire
July 22, 2021 - 11:36 AM

A wildfire burning southeast of Ashcroft has grown significantly due to high winds and is threatening a Canadian Pacific rail yard.
UPDATE: Large sprinklers protecting West Kelowna's only source of power from Brenda Creek wildfire
July 22, 2021 - 10:15 AM

A wildfire threatening a transmission line that is the main source of power for roughly 65,000 Central Okanagan residents saw some growth yesterday but firefighters are guarding it with a large sprinkler system.
Crews work to protect hydro transmission line threatened by wildfire near Peachland
July 21, 2021 - 2:21 PM

Anticipated winds didn’t create as much activity within the Brenda Creek wildfire as expected, officials said today, July 21.
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July 21, 2021 - 6:00 AM

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Local News Vernon, Salmon Arm, Revelstoke and Areas

Wildfire near Ashcroft almost completely wrapped by machine guard

Terrain and fuels continue to challenge crews working the Nk'Mip Creek fire

UPDATE: New evacuation orders given for South Okanagan homes, Baldy Mountain Resort near Nk'Mip Creek wildfire

Camper and house burn in Nk'Mip Creek wildfire near Osoyoos

Firefighters have some ‘good luck’ with wildfire burning near Peachland

Wildfire near Osoyoos 'aggressive and challenging' for firefighters

‘Significant growth’ on wildfire near Ashcroft due to high winds: B.C. Wildfire

UPDATE: Large sprinklers protecting West Kelowna's only source of power from Brenda Creek wildfire

Crews work to protect hydro transmission line threatened by wildfire near Peachland

This company wants to make it rain on B.C. wildfires

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