News Items tag as: Eagle Bluff wildfire

Increased smoke from Eagle Bluff wildfire is expected, say officials
August 28, 2019 - 12:07 PM

PENTICTON - Residents in the South Okanagan may be noticing increased smoke from the Eagle Bluff wildfire this week.
Fight against South Okanagan wildfire winding down
August 19, 2019 - 1:03 PM

PENTICTON - B.C. Wildfire has begun pulling firefighters and other resources from the Eagle Bluff wildfire burning near Oliver now that the blaze is being held.
Eagle Bluff wildfire now 'being held'
August 16, 2019 - 9:26 AM

PENTICTON - There is good news on the Eagle Bluff wildfire front this morning.
More planned ignitions scheduled for Eagle Bluff wildfire
August 14, 2019 - 3:14 PM

PENTICTON - Smoke from the Eagle Bluff wildfire may increase as planned ignitions are scheduled for the wildfire, starting as early as this afternoon.
Consideration firefighters showed for South Okanagan bird sanctuary moves manager to tears
August 13, 2019 - 4:43 PM

PENTICTON - Consideration wildfire-fighting helicopter pilots showed for some recovering birds living on the ground below was enough to bring SORCO manager Dale Belvedere to tears.
Eagle Bluff wildfire shows little growth overnight, more ignitions planned
August 12, 2019 - 11:06 AM

PENTICTON - A wet and cooler couple of days has had a significant effect on the Eagle Bluff wildfire burning 10 km south of Okanagan Falls.
UPDATE: Evacuations rescinded as Eagle Bluff wildfire fight helped by rain, cool weather
August 11, 2019 - 11:00 AM

OLIVER - Cooler weather and rain reduced the spread of the Eagle Bluff Wildfire and prompted the cancellation of all evacuation alerts.
Cooler temperatures expected to help Eagle Bluff wildfire fight
August 10, 2019 - 2:00 PM

OLIVER - The Eagle Bluff wildfire located 10 kilometres southeast of Okanagan Falls grew again overnight, though there's hope that cooler temperatures and expected rain will help keep it at bay.
iN VIDEO: Eagle Bluff wildfire grows with successful back burns
August 09, 2019 - 9:08 AM

OLIVER - The Eagle Bluff wildfire located 10 kilometres southeast of Okanagan Falls continued to grow yesterday, largely due to planned ignitions by B.C. Wildfire crews.
Evacuation alert expands for South Okanagan wildfire
August 08, 2019 - 8:20 AM

PENTICTON - The Eagle Bluff fire continued to grow over the past 24 hours and has prompted an expanded evacuation alert.
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News Items tag as: Eagle Bluff wildfire

Increased smoke from Eagle Bluff wildfire is expected, say officials

Fight against South Okanagan wildfire winding down

Eagle Bluff wildfire now 'being held'

More planned ignitions scheduled for Eagle Bluff wildfire

Consideration firefighters showed for South Okanagan bird sanctuary moves manager to tears

Eagle Bluff wildfire shows little growth overnight, more ignitions planned

UPDATE: Evacuations rescinded as Eagle Bluff wildfire fight helped by rain, cool weather

Cooler temperatures expected to help Eagle Bluff wildfire fight

iN VIDEO: Eagle Bluff wildfire grows with successful back burns

Evacuation alert expands for South Okanagan wildfire

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