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Rain suppresses fire activity on Glen Lake wildfire near Peachland, B.C.Firefighters and helicopters are continuing to work on the northeast and southeast flanks or the fire, which is mapped at 1,116 hectares in size.FireSep 24, 2023
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Upper Park Rill wildfire triggers evacuation alerts near Oliver, B.C.Late Sunday, an evacuation alert was issued by the Regional District due to the threat of the Upper Park Rill wildfire.FireSep 18, 2023
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Wind, humidity cause South Okanagan wildfires to flare upTwo wildfires are still burning in the South Okanagan and crews were quite busy over the weekend as both fires were showing an increase in fire activity.FireSep 17, 2023
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Two visible wildfires burning near Pemberton, B.C.The BC Wildfire Service says crews are responding to two "highly visible" out of control wildfires in the Pemberton, B.C., area.FireSep 16, 2023
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Evacuation orders, local state of emergency issued due to wildfire burning north of SecheltSeven properties in the Clowhom Lake area in Electoral Area B are under evacuation order and another five properties are under alert.FireSep 16, 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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‘We’re not letting our guard down’: Community fuelled Wilson’s Landing fire responseA wildfire moving down the mountain toward Wilson's Landing, B.C., made an "unearthly" howling sound as it stirred up winds to become a "self-feeding beast."FireAug 26, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: Fire still growing in Shuswap area, firefighting gear being stolenA huge problem for BC Wildfire Service crews in the North Shuswap area is that their gear is being stolen.FireAug 20, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: No new evacuations overnight amid ‘grim’ battleB.C. Premier David Eby said Saturday the situation was "grim" as he announced an emergency travel ban to fire zones to free up accommodation for 30,000 or more evacuees.FireAug 20, 2023
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Crater Creek wildfire burning south of Keremeos, B.C., grows to 220 square kilometresThe fire was previously listed at 14,000 hectares on Thursday, showing a rapid growth overnight. Officials fear weather conditions will fuel further expansion.FireAug 18, 2023
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