Bush Creek East

• B.C. wildfires moving in ‘positive direction’ but drought threat looms: Ministers

  There have been more than 2,087 fires in the province since April 1, scorching more than 2.25 million hectares of land. 

  Environment

  Sep 6, 2023
  
• ‘We’re still here’: Skwlāx chief describes terrifying flight from fire, says 31 homes lost

  Ku̓kpi7 (Chief) James Tomma said at least 31 homes were lost in the Skwlāx te Secwepemcúl̓ecw as he described the terrifying speed a wildfire overtook the community last Friday.

  Fire

  Aug 25, 2023
  
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• Heavy rain aids in tempering wildfires burning in B.C.’s Southern Interior

  Firefighters in British Columbia's southern Interior continue to battle a number of major blazes, having been aided by rainfall Wednesday over the Okanagan and Shuswap regions.

  Politics

  Aug 24, 2023
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• B.C. wildfires: Why some British Columbians say they won’t leave the fire zone

  North Shuswap resident Kyle Boppre offers a simple explanation when asked why he defied an evacuation order issued as a wildfire bore down on his neighbourhood.

  Fire

  Aug 23, 2023
• B.C. wildfires: Travel restrictions ending for most fire-affected communities

  The restrictions, first implemented Saturday, will remain in effect for West Kelowna, while officials are still urging people to stay away from Lake Country and the North Shuswap.

  Fire

  Aug 22, 2023