Finlay Creek Wildfire

• ‘They burnt this for no reason’: Summerland-area property owner decries firefight damage

  Osborne Road resident Barry Pickett not only dealt with the hardship of being forced from his home due to a wildfire, but also the damage caused by forestry crews to his 56-acre property northwest of Summerland.

  Sep 13, 2017
  
• Finlay Creek fire keeps growing; dry conditions biggest factor

  "There has not been significant rainfall in the Finlay Creek area in over 12 weeks."

  Sep 8, 2017
  
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• Finlay Creek fire grows to 1,300 ha, now 15% contained

  Calmer winds are helping firefighters battling the Finlay Creek wildfire between Peachland and Summerland.

  Sep 7, 2017
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• Watch: Aerial view of Finlay Creek wildfire burning near Peachland

  Global Okanagan was given an aerial tour of the fire zone on Wednesday, to see the work that's being done on the front lines.

  Sep 6, 2017
• Finlay Creek wildfire from the air

  A Global Okanagan crew was able take to the sky on Wednesday to get an overview of the Finlay Creek wildfire that has been burning since Saturday southwest of Peachland.

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  Sep 6, 2017
• Finlay Creek wildfire another blow to Peachland tourism

  It's already been a challenging year for some Peachland businesses that cater to tourists. They were hoping this Labour Day weekend would provide a boost before things slow down for winter.

  Sep 4, 2017
• Bull on the loose in wildfire threatened area near Summerland

  A bull was running loose Monday morning from a farm at the end of Garnet Valley Road.

  Sep 4, 2017
• Some residents defy wildfire evacuation order near Summerland

  Some residents who live in the farming community of Meadow Valley west of Summerland are defying an evacuation order to protect their properties and care for livestock.

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  Sep 4, 2017
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• Residents fearing wildfire near Summerland nearly drain local water reservoir

  The Faulder community water system was nearly drained dry Sunday night from residents over-watering their properties.

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  Sep 4, 2017
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• Finlay Creek wildfire south of Peachland now estimated to cover 1,500 hectares

  The Finlay Creek wildfire behaviour Monday is described as moderate with calm winds.

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  Sep 4, 2017