News Items tag as: B.C.Wildfires 2018

Wildfire season is proving tough to stamp out
September 07, 2018 - 9:30 AM

PENTICTON - The wildfire season in British Columbia was winding down in the Kamloops Fire Centre earlier this week, but fire crews are facing wildfires with renewed vigour following a few days of sun and warmer temperatures.
Similkameen wildfires expected to burn until significant precipitation falls
September 04, 2018 - 4:57 PM

PENTICTON - Strong winds over the weekend fanned the flames of the Similkameen’s Old Tom Creek wildfire, but so far it has kept away from interface areas.
Evacuation order, alerts in Similkameen rescinded
August 28, 2018 - 4:04 PM

PENTICTON - The wildfire threat in the Similkameen is showing signs of easing with the rescinding of several evacuation alerts and one evacuation order.
Rain, cooler temperatures a bonus for Similkameen wildfire crews
August 27, 2018 - 12:56 PM

PENTICTON - Widespread rain last night has aided firefighting efforts in the Similkameen.
Weekend lightning could still cause fires days later
August 14, 2018 - 6:00 PM

VERNON - Lightning that struck around the Mabel Lake region last weekend could still pose a significant threat as the temperature is set to rise through the week.
Mount Eneas wildfire near Peachland grows to 500 hectares
July 19, 2018 - 10:27 AM

PENTICTON - The Mount Eneas fire near Peachland continued to grow last night, resulting in new evacuation orders and alerts from three municipalities.
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Wildfire season is proving tough to stamp out