Christie Mountain wildfire

• Part of South Okanagan park still closed because of Christie Mountain wildfire

  The north portion of Skaha Bluffs Provincial Park is open to the public, but the south portion remains closed.

  Sep 4, 2020
• Stay out of Christie Mountain wildfire area, officials say

  The Wildfire Service said Sunday, "an increased number of people have been attempting to access the parks and trails" near the fire.

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  Aug 30, 2020
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• Wildfire, COVID-19 pandemic, robbery: Penticton winery owner perseveres in face of adversity

  As 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 flank

  BC Wildfire says the fire moved past a retardant line, moving from an inaccessible area and down into a ravine.

  Aug 29, 2020
• Massive thank you message created to thank crews battling B.C.’s Christie Mountain wildfire

  The group made the sign in the dark, by flashlight, hoping it would give wildfire pilots a nice surprise come Friday morning.

  Aug 28, 2020
• B.C.’s Christie Mountain wildfire: Interface-zone homeowners praise efforts of firefighters for saving neighbourhood

  One resident said fire crews told her the inferno came within 100 yards of her home, scorching a backyard fence.

  Aug 26, 2020
• ‘It’s wonderful’: B.C.’s Christie Mountain wildfire evacuees eager to return home

  The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen rescinded an evacuation order for the majority of the 319 properties in the Heritage Hills subdivision north of Okanagan Falls.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
• UPDATED: Christie Mountain wildfire: Evacuation order for 319 homes lifted

  On 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 Kootenay

  People with pre-existing health conditions and respiratory infections, older adults, pregnant women, children, and sensitive individuals be affected.

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  Aug 24, 2020
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• Penticton, B.C., mayor says he won’t kick out tourists to free up rooms for possible wildfire evacuees

  Some social media posts from concerned local residents suggest local taxpayers should be made a priority in the event of an emergency and recommend that tourists be asked to leave. 

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  Aug 23, 2020