Christie Mountain Wildfire
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South Okanagan wildlife area closed to public; still vulnerable from Christie Mountain wildfireA section of the McTaggart-Cowan/nsək’ɬniw’t wildlife management area was severely damaged by the massive fire that razed 2,122 hectares last August.EnvironmentMay 13, 2021
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Part of South Okanagan park still closed because of Christie Mountain wildfireThe north portion of Skaha Bluffs Provincial Park is open to the public, but the south portion remains closed.Sep 4, 2020
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Stay out of Christie Mountain wildfire area, officials sayThe Wildfire Service said Sunday, "an increased number of people have been attempting to access the parks and trails" near the fire.EnvironmentAug 30, 2020
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Wildfire, COVID-19 pandemic, robbery: Penticton winery owner perseveres in face of adversityAs Painted Rock Estate re-opens to patrons, the owner says he's looking forward to putting this year in the past and plans to share the fruits of his labour with first responders.Aug 30, 2020
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Christie Mountain wildfire: Blaze considered held, but sees small growth on east flankBC Wildfire says the fire moved past a retardant line, moving from an inaccessible area and down into a ravine.Aug 29, 2020
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Massive thank you message created to thank crews battling B.C.’s Christie Mountain wildfireThe group made the sign in the dark, by flashlight, hoping it would give wildfire pilots a nice surprise come Friday morning.Aug 28, 2020
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B.C.’s Christie Mountain wildfire: Interface-zone homeowners praise efforts of firefighters for saving neighbourhoodOne resident said fire crews told her the inferno came within 100 yards of her home, scorching a backyard fence.Aug 26, 2020
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‘It’s wonderful’: B.C.’s Christie Mountain wildfire evacuees eager to return homeThe Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen rescinded an evacuation order for the majority of the 319 properties in the Heritage Hills subdivision north of Okanagan Falls.Aug 25, 2020
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UPDATED: Christie Mountain wildfire: Evacuation order for 319 homes liftedOn Tuesday morning, the Christie Mountain wildfire was listed at 2,035 hectares, the same size it was on Saturday afternoon.Aug 25, 2020
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B.C. Wildfires: Smoke advisory extended in South Okanagan, East KootenayPeople with pre-existing health conditions and respiratory infections, older adults, pregnant women, children, and sensitive individuals be affected.EnvironmentAug 24, 2020
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