News Items tag as: B.C. Wildfire

Ten years ago this week, West Kelowna was surrounded by wildfire
July 25, 2019 - 6:00 PM

WEST KELOWNA - Fire seasons come and go, but ten years ago but nearly every resident of West Kelowna remembers where they were 10 years ago this week.
UPDATE: Two wildfires break out near Chase
March 31, 2019 - 4:18 PM

CHASE — Yesterday afternoon two wildfires broke out in the Chase area.
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.
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News Items tag as: B.C. Wildfire

Ten years ago this week, West Kelowna was surrounded by wildfire

UPDATE: Two wildfires break out near Chase

Some things to know about rebuilding after wildfire devastation

UPDATE: Peachland wildfire estimated to remain at 1,000 hectares

BREAKING: Wildfire near Peachland now 100 hectares

The Alexis Creek Health Centre has been closed due to wildfire activity

Evacuation alert for properties between Sitkum Creek and Crescent Bay

More evacuations are ordered due to the Elephant Hill wildfire

More than 100 firefighters from Mexico and U.S. arrive this week to help with Interior wildfires

Fire crews snuff fire near Naramata that forced brief evacuations

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