Bc Wildfire News

• Premier, ministers to tour wildfire-affected areas in B.C. amid state of emergency

  In another update earlier today, Fire Chief Jason Brolund shared that at least 50 structures have been lost so far in West Kelowna, where the McDougall Creek fire still burns.

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  Aug 21, 2023
  
• B.C. wildfires 2023: Where to get the latest updates, evacuation orders and alerts

  Unstable weather conditions have caused wildfires around B.C. to ignite, forcing thousands from their homes and thousands more could be told to leave at a moment's notice.

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  Aug 18, 2023
  
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• ‘Critical situation’: B.C. enters most challenging month for wildfires and drought

  This update from the province comes as the Downton Lake wildfire, burning north of Pemberton, has now destroyed around a dozen properties.

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  Aug 2, 2023
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• Osoyoos fire remains a concern Monday with forecast calling for more wind

  Wildfire officials are also keeping an eye on the Ross Moore Lake wildfire burning just south of Kamloops, which is showing increased fire behaviour.

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  Jul 31, 2023
• Evacuation orders, alerts expanded for B.C.’s wildfires as rain falls on some regions

  An evacuation order for the Casper Creek fire, west of Lillooet, has been expanded to include the Tsal'alh First Nation and Seton Portage as the fire continues to grow.

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  Jul 24, 2023
• Wildfires sparked around B.C. as number reaches more than 320

  In the last 24 hours, about 38 wildfires have been sparked in B.C. and there are now 17 wildfires of note, meaning they are highly visible or pose a threat.

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  Jul 12, 2023
• B.C.’s wildfires have already burned more hectares this year than 16 of last 20 seasons

  The shutdown of Vancouver Island's Highway 4 due to wildfire is a concern as it is the only major route connecting Port Alberni with the rest of the island, beyond logging roads.

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  Jun 8, 2023
• Wildfires in B.C.’s Southern Interior appear to be suspicious, RCMP say

  A set of fires in the Okanagan are a good reminder to people that everything is still quite dry. "Definitely be cautious," says a fire information officer.

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  May 3, 2022
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• Some structural damage reported after wildfire in West Kelowna, B.C., grows 800 hectares overnight

  The Mount Law wildfire has prompted officials to order the evacuation of 460 properties, namely in the upper westerly parts of Glenrosa, while the rest of the area is on an alert.

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  Aug 16, 2021