News Items tag as: Richter Mountain wildfire

Wildfire crews gain upper hand on Similkameen blaze
July 30, 2019 - 10:53 AM

CAWSTON - South Similkameen residents are breathing more easily as the Richter Mountain wildfire is being held with no further growth expected.
UPDATE: Evacuation alert rescinded for Richter Mountain wildfire in Similkameen
July 29, 2019 - 4:13 PM

CAWSTON - Growth of the wildfire burning in the Similkameen has slowed, as burning conditions settled down somewhat overnight.
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.
UPDATE: Similkameen wildfire grows to 80 ha
July 26, 2019 - 3:00 PM

PENTICTON - The out of control wildfire burning in the Similkameen has grown to 80 hectares in size.
Similkameen wildfire grows to 60 hectares
July 25, 2019 - 11:42 AM

PENTICTON - B.C. Wildfire crews continue to fight a 60-hectare wildfire in the Similkameen today.
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Wildfire crews gain upper hand on Similkameen blaze