Bush Creek East Wildfire
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Landslide risks in post-wildfire zones topic of Shuswap public meetingThe 2023 Bush Creek East wildfire ‘changed how the landscape absorbs precipitation, like rain and snow,’ said the Columbia Shuswap Regional District ahead of a community meeting.CanadaJun 8
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Rebuilding process underway in Shuswap after devastating Bush Creek East blazeThe Columbia Shuswap Regional District said 233 properties were affected by last summer's wildfire, around 109 will likely require a development permit.CanadaMay 21
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‘A new beginning’: First Nation ravaged by B.C. wildfire unveils new subdivisionA B.C. First Nation is unveiling the first of four planned subdivisions to replace dozens of homes lost to the Bush Creek East wildfire in August 2023.FireApr 24
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CSRD seeking public input on Bush Creek East wildfire'We are undertaking this exercise now so that we can implement some, but likely not all, suggestions for improvement for the 2024 fire season,' the CSRD said.CanadaMar 5
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B.C. forest watchdog investigating backburn during Shuswap wildfiresLee Creek resident Jim Cooperman says he filed the complaint with the board, alleging “gross negligence” by the BC Wildfire Service in conducting the planned ignition.FireOct 13, 2023
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Bush Creek East wildfire: Evacuation alerts for 124 properties rescindedThe affected addresses are in electoral areas L (Grasslands), O (Lower North Thompson) and P (Rivers and the Peaks).FireSep 25, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: Telus says newly installed lines in Scotch Creek area damaged by vandalsAs a result of the vandalism discovered on Monday, Sept. 18, Telus says it will take a few more weeks to repair damaged telephone, cable and internet lines.CrimeSep 22, 2023
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Bush Creek East wildfire: Regional district issues moratorium on building permitsThe geotechnical assessments could take four to six weeks, “but the whole area, itself, could take up to three months,” said Tracy Hughes of the CSRD.FireSep 16, 2023
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Hot dry weather fuels growth, kicks up smoke around Bush Creek East wildfireConcerns about the Bush Creek East wildfire located in the Shuswap persist, as the stretch of hot and dry weather drags on and plumes of thick smoke continue to rise.FireSep 15, 2023
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Hundreds of power poles destroyed in Southern Interior, B.C. wildfiresIn the McDougall Creek wildfire, 27 kilometres of power lines, 426 poles and 66 pieces of other equipment needed to be replaced after the fire that started in West Kelowna.FireSep 14, 2023
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