News Items tag as: B.C. Wildfire

Some things to know about rebuilding after wildfire devastation
January 18, 2018 - 7:00 PM

KAMLOOPS – Rebuilding after homes and other buildings were destroyed by wildfire can be devastating, but the regional district has some advice for people facing the challenging process.
UPDATE: Peachland wildfire estimated to remain at 1,000 hectares
September 03, 2017 - 6:59 PM

PEACHLAND - The battle against the wildfire near Peachland continues, however, no growth has been reported.
BREAKING: Wildfire near Peachland now 100 hectares
September 02, 2017 - 10:04 PM

PEACHLAND - A wildfire burning near Peachland late this afternoon has ballooned to 100 hectares this evening.
The Alexis Creek Health Centre has been closed due to wildfire activity
August 13, 2017 - 11:30 AM

CARIBOO/CHILCOTIN - An evacuation order has closed the Alexis Creek Health Centre.
Evacuation alert for properties between Sitkum Creek and Crescent Bay
August 13, 2017 - 9:31 AM

CASTLEGAR - More evacuation alerts issued yesterday, Aug. 12, because of a 70-hectare wildfire near Nelson.
More evacuations are ordered due to the Elephant Hill wildfire
August 04, 2017 - 10:37 AM

KAMLOOPS - The Elephant Hill wildfire continues to burn out of control prompting new evacuation orders.
More than 100 firefighters from Mexico and U.S. arrive this week to help with Interior wildfires
August 02, 2017 - 6:00 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Firefighters from two other countries are flying into the Interior to help battle wildfires.
Fire crews snuff fire near Naramata that forced brief evacuations
July 30, 2017 - 10:11 AM

PENTICTON - Residents near the Penticton boundary with Naramata were briefly evacuated due to a wildfire yesterday, July 29.
Boater attempts to extinguish blaze before fire crews arrive
July 29, 2017 - 6:55 PM

KAMLOOPS - Lorrie Jane Arnott and friends were out on the Thompson River this afternoon, July 29, when they saw signs of a wildfire off Shuswap Road.
Evacuation of the Village of Clinton and surrounding areas is in effect
July 29, 2017 - 5:19 PM

CLINTON - An evacuation order is now in effect due to the Elephant Hill fire.
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Salmon Arm may be among first in B.C. to ban plastic bags
SALMON ARM - The City of Salmon Arm is aiming to be one of the first cities in the province to ban single-use plastic bags. The city is pushing ahead with its plan to ban them and has scheduled a series of public consultations taking place