News Items tag as: B.C. Wildfire Services 2019

Richter Mountain fire grows to 250 hectares, more growth expected
July 27, 2019 - 12:33 PM

CAWSTON- Winds fuelled the Richter Mountain Wildfire overnight, causing it to grow to 250 hectares.
Quick action prevented forest fire near West Kelowna
May 24, 2019 - 7:38 AM

WEST KELOWNA - Crews from West Kelowna Fire Rescue rushed to the aid of B.C. Wildfire Service firefighters last night, May 23, to douse a fire in a camper trailer.
Fire near Osoyoos grows, ignition planned
May 15, 2019 - 12:16 PM

PENTICTON - B.C Wildfire reports this morning the Richter Pass wildfire continues to burn out of control.
Richter Creek fire near Osoyoos now at 250 hectares
May 14, 2019 - 11:18 AM

PENTICTON - The Richter Creek wildfire continues to burn out of control today and remains the only wildfire of note in the Kamloops fire centre.
UPDATE: Two wildfires break out near Chase
March 31, 2019 - 4:18 PM

CHASE — Yesterday afternoon two wildfires broke out in the Chase area.
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$145,000 fine for Kelowna orchardist previously involved in tractor death
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Okanagan’s first ‘net-zero’ home is insulated with hemp
In an effort to make construction more sustainable a Kelowna developer has built a home insulated with hemp. The 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom, 2,430 square foot home at 278 Summer Wood Drive in the Echo Ridge development in Kelowna meets the pro

Richter Mountain fire grows to 250 hectares, more growth expected