News Items tag as: B.C. Wildfire 2019

Wildfire east of Vernon being held
August 31, 2019 - 10:13 AM

VERNON - No new growth is anticipated as the Gallon Creek wildfire that sparked east of Vernon Friday afternoon is now considered as being held.
Richter Mountain wildfire spreads, evacuation alert issued
July 26, 2019 - 6:19 PM

PENTICTON - An evacuation alert has been issued for 10 properties in the south Similkameen as the Richter Mountain fire spreads.
Rain dampens fire danger in Kamloops fire zone
June 28, 2019 - 1:31 PM

KAMLOOPS - Recent rains are lessening concerns in the Kamloops Fire Centre.
Crews extinguish wildfires on the Penticton Indian Band reserve
June 18, 2019 - 12:02 PM

PENTICTON - For the second time in two days, Penticton Indian Band and City of Penticton firefighters have been called to overnight wildfires on the reserve.
Wildfire south of Cawston being held
June 14, 2019 - 4:21 PM

PENTICTON - It’s getting dry out there.
Crews working on two lightning-caused wildfires east of Kamloops
June 14, 2019 - 12:27 PM

KAMLOOPS — Two lightning-caused wildfires that ignited east of Kamloops yesterday have not shown much change overnight.
Richter Creek fire fully contained, evacuation alerts dropped
May 17, 2019 - 3:32 PM

PENTICTON - B.C.Wildfire continued to gain ground on suppression efforts at the Richter Creek fire yesterday.
Small Westside forest fire likely human caused
April 23, 2019 - 3:44 PM

KELOWNA - A small forest fire off the Bear Creek Main Forest Service Road is now guarded and under control.
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