Kamloops Fire Centre
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Annual Category 3 fire ban coming to Southern InteriorThe BC Wildfire Service says the ban will begin on Friday, May 3 at noon, and will be in effect until Oct. 11 or until it’s rescinded.CanadaApr 24
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Crews battle several new wildfires across Kamloops Fire CentreWhat’s being called the Dutton Creek wildfire grew to around four hectares in size in the Gallagar Lake area and is now classified as being held.FireApr 22
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Campfire ban in Southern Interior to be lifted this weekThe province introduced a campfire ban in early June, but rescinded it, only to reintroduce it in early July.FireSep 26, 2023
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Above-average temperatures could increase fall fire activity in OkanaganPlanned ignitions are continuing on the McDougall Creek wildfire to remove any unburnt fuels and bring the fire closer to containment lines.FireSep 10, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: Lightning sparks new fires in North Okanagan, Shuswap“No structures or values are currently threatened as a result of any of these wildfires,” said BC Wildfire.FireAug 22, 2023
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About 500 properties on evacuation orders, alert for new fire in South OkanaganThe Upper Park Rill Creek fire was spotted Friday around 6 a.m. and is currently burning an estimated 100 hectares of land north of Oliver and Keremeos, B.C.FireAug 18, 2023
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Hundreds of lightning strikes reported in B.C.’s Interior during long weekendWith hot weather in the forecast this weekend, BC Wildfire is asking the public to keep reporting fires through its mobile app or by calling 1-800-663-5555 or *5555.CanadaAug 8, 2023
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640 lightning strikes across Southern Interior, 10 fires sparkedAccording to BC Wildfire Information Officer Taylor Wallace, there were around 640 lightning strikes with varying degrees of precipitation, across the Kamloops Fire Centre.FireAug 7, 2023
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25 new fires sparked in Kamloops Fire Centre since FridayAt a time when much of the Okanagan hasn't had any considerable amounts of rain for weeks, BCWS is reporting 25 new fires have started in the Kamloops Fire Centre since Friday.FireJul 22, 2023
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Out-of-control wildfire breaks out north of NaramataFire crews on the scene of the Gilser Brook Wildfire that broke out just north of Naramata 15 kilometres.EnvironmentJul 21, 2023
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