News Items tag as: Sabiston Creek Fire 2019

Wildfire west of Kamloops now 'being held'
June 07, 2019 - 10:23 AM

SAVONA — The 200 hectare Sabiston Creek wildfire that ignited west of Kamloops two days ago is now being held, according to B.C. Wildfire Service.
Wildfire west of Kamloops doubles in size to two-square kilometres
June 06, 2019 - 4:01 PM

SAVONA — A wildfire burning near Savona along the Trans-Canada Highway is now estimated at 200 hectares in size, according to more accurate mapping from the B.C. Wildfire Service.
Wildfire crews continue to battle out of control fire west of Kamloops
June 06, 2019 - 10:52 AM

SAVONA — The wildfire burning in dry grass and sage west of Kamloops is still out of control today.
UPDATE: More support requested to fight 100 hectare wildfire west of Kamloops
June 05, 2019 - 7:22 PM

SAVONA — Wildfire crews are attacking a grass fire along the Trans-Canada Highway west of Savona.
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Wildfire west of Kamloops now 'being held'