B.C. Wildfires

• West Kelowna, B.C. residents feel grief, relief as evacuation orders downgraded

  Many homes  were levelled, vehicles were scorched and the surrounding forest was left blackened and charred.

  Canada

  Sep 14, 2023
  
• Containing the McDougall Creek wildfire could still take weeks: BC Wildfire Service

  BCWS incident commander Scott Rennick says a combination of steep terrain and cliff edge near the Powers Creek drainage are making it challenging for wildfire crews.

  Fire

  Sep 3, 2023
  
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• B.C. wildfires: Army reservists deployed from Calgary to help fight fires in Okanagan, Shuswap

  According to a Department of Defense release on Sunday afternoon, the brigade will be deployed as part of Operation LENTUS at 6 a.m. on Monday.

  Fire

  Aug 27, 2023
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• 1,300-hectare planned ignition postponed in West Kelowna, smaller south guard ignition going ahead

  A combination of air and hand ignitions are being used for a 1,300-hectare planned burn between the previously established guard and the burning fire edge.

  Fire

  Aug 27, 2023
• B.C. wildfires: Salvation Army volunteers continue to support evacuees, firefighters

  When thousands of people were forced from their homes to flee the wildfires in the Central Okanagan, the Salvation Army mobilized. 

  Fire

  Aug 26, 2023
• King Charles III sends condolences to Canadian wildfire victims

  King Charles III released a statement on Wednesday sending condolences to those affected by the devastating wildfires in B.C. and the Northwest Territories.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2023
• B.C. wildfires: Kelowna evacuees await updates on when they can return home

  With thousands of Central Okanagan residents displaced from their homes, some are coming to evacuation check points, to find out when they can return home.

  Fire

  Aug 21, 2023
• ‘Let’s inspire the next generation’: West Kelowna fire chief

  "We have been so appreciative of the water and Gatorade and food and fruit and vegetables ... But quite frankly, folks, it's becoming overwhelming and it's becoming unsafe."

  Fire

  Aug 21, 2023
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• What to know about home insurance if you’ve been displaced by B.C. or N.W.T. wildfires

  While starting a claim sooner may help you get reimbursed sooner, IBC said personal claims can usually be reported within two years of finding out about the damage or loss.

  Fire

  Aug 21, 2023
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• Wildfires in B.C., N.W.T. causing ‘apocalyptic devastation,’ Trudeau says

  A state of emergency has been declared in B.C., and an encroaching wildfire has forced all residents of the Northwest Territories' capital to evacuate.

  Canada

  Aug 21, 2023