BC Wildfire Services
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Lightning brightens night sky over Okanagan, sparks small firesOne fire in the Central Okanagan was struck by lightning at around 7 p.m. and within hours the wildfire service was reporting it had been held.FireMay 19, 2023
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Evacuation order, alert issued for Stoddart Creek wildfire near Fort. St. JohnThe Peace River Regional District has issued an evacuation order for the Stoddart Creek wildfire due to immediate danger to life safety.FireMay 14, 2023
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B.C. wildfire risks forecasted to increase with warmer weather on the wayThe BC Wildfire Service is saying although its been a relatively quiet fire season so far, more fire activity is expected in the coming weeks.EnvironmentJul 7, 2022
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Wildfire air tankers return to Penticton, B.C. ahead of wildfire seasonAccording to BC Wildfire Service, the Penticton tanker base is the second busiest base in the province after Kamloops, based on retardant usage.CanadaMay 10, 2022
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Penticton, B.C. fire department seeking interface homes for wildfire training exercisePenticton will host the fifth annual Wildland Urban Interface Wildfire Training Symposium from April 23 to 24.FireMar 29, 2022
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White Rock Lake wildfire now 78,190 hectares; estimated 70 properties damaged by blazeThe White Rock Lake wildfire has seen substantial growth after strong winds blew through the region in the last couple of days.CanadaAug 17, 2021
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Green Mountain Rd. wildfire still considered out of control, but no growth overnightThe B.C. Wildfire Service said Sunday the fire was a smouldering ground fire with some visible smoke.Sep 6, 2020
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Water bombers help douse spot-sized wildfire just east of KelownaThe wildfire was likely caused by lightning, according to BC Wildfire Services.Jul 18, 2019
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Prescribed burn in B.C.’s Southern Interior part of multi-year forestry planOkanagan Nation Alliance says the burn, which it calls a land management practice, will benefit wildlife.EnvironmentMar 20, 2019
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Campfire ban removed for Northwest fire centreThe ban was lifted at noon, thanks in large part to getting lots of rain over the weekend.Aug 22, 2016
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