BC Wildfire Services

• Lightning brightens night sky over Okanagan, sparks small fires

  One fire in the Central Okanagan was struck by lightning at around 7 p.m. and within hours the wildfire service was reporting it had been held.

  Fire

  May 19, 2023
  
• Evacuation order, alert issued for Stoddart Creek wildfire near Fort. St. John

  The Peace River Regional District has issued an evacuation order for the Stoddart Creek wildfire due to immediate danger to life safety.

  Fire

  May 14, 2023
  
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• B.C. wildfire risks forecasted to increase with warmer weather on the way

  The BC Wildfire Service is saying although its been a relatively quiet fire season so far, more fire activity is expected in the coming weeks.

  Environment

  Jul 7, 2022
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• Wildfire air tankers return to Penticton, B.C. ahead of wildfire season

  According to BC Wildfire Service, the Penticton tanker base is the second busiest base in the province after Kamloops, based on retardant usage.

  Canada

  May 10, 2022
• Penticton, B.C. fire department seeking interface homes for wildfire training exercise

  Penticton will host the fifth annual Wildland Urban Interface Wildfire Training Symposium from April 23 to 24.

  Fire

  Mar 29, 2022
• White Rock Lake wildfire now 78,190 hectares; estimated 70 properties damaged by blaze

  The White Rock Lake wildfire has seen substantial growth after strong winds blew through the region in the last couple of days.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2021
• Green Mountain Rd. wildfire still considered out of control, but no growth overnight

  The B.C. Wildfire Service said Sunday the fire was a smouldering ground fire with some visible smoke.

  Sep 6, 2020
• Water bombers help douse spot-sized wildfire just east of Kelowna

  The wildfire was likely caused by lightning, according to BC Wildfire Services.

  Jul 18, 2019
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• Prescribed burn in B.C.’s Southern Interior part of multi-year forestry plan

  Okanagan Nation Alliance says the burn, which it calls a land management practice, will benefit wildlife.

  Environment

  Mar 20, 2019
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• Campfire ban removed for Northwest fire centre

  The ban was lifted at noon, thanks in large part to getting lots of rain over the weekend.

  Aug 22, 2016