BC Wildfire 2021

• New store another step in White Rock Lake wildfire recovery

  More than a year ago residents on the North Westside of Okanagan Lake in B.C., lost a community hub when a wildfire swept through, burning down the Little Kingdom store.

  Canada

  Mar 6, 2023
  
• Documents raise questions about review of 2021’s White Rock Lake wildfire

  After a freedom of information request failed to turn up any debriefs of the White Rock Lake fire, a local politician is calling for a public review of the destructive blaze.

  Fire

  Aug 26, 2022
  
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• Volunteers help some White Rock Lake fire victims rebuild

  For Monte Lake resident, Dustan Eager it's a bit surreal to see a new home for his family under construction.

  Canada

  Aug 10, 2022
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• White Rock Lake wildfire victims face major cost to reconnect to water utility

  It has been nearly a year since the White Rock Lake wildfire swept through parts of Killiney Beach on the west side of Okanagan Lake, but life is still far from back to normal.

  Canada

  Aug 9, 2022
• Heavy rain triggers flash flood in wildfire-hit Monte Lake

  The mud flow was only the latest challenge Monte Lake residents have had to contend with. Residents of the area lived through a harrowing wildfire season last year.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2022
• White Rock Lake officially lightning caused, other major 2021 wildfire investigations ongoing

  On the eve of a new wildfire season, the BC Wildfire Service has provided an update on efforts to determine the causes of some of last summer's major Okanagan blazes.

  Canada

  Mar 31, 2022
• Book reflects on Vernon, B.C.’s 2021 wildfire experience

  Titled "Smoke and Ash," the book includes prose, poems, art, and photography from more than three dozen community members who experienced Vernon's wildfires last year.

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2022
• Wildfire: As Central Okanagan recovery moves towards rebuild, risks remain

  Residents are being warned some fire impacts could still be yet to come in the form of flooding or landslides.

  Canada

  Feb 11, 2022
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• Natural disasters help create feed shortage for B.C. ranchers

  The B.C. Cattlemen's Association said some ranchers are having to sell off parts of their base heard.

  Canada

  Jan 31, 2022
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• Killiney Beach under Do Not Consume Advisory months after wildfire

  Since residents of the area returned from a lengthy wildfire evacuation in early September, they've been told not even boiling their water will make it safe to drink.

  News

  Nov 8, 2021