Crater Creek Wildfire

• Wind, humidity cause South Okanagan wildfires to flare up

  Two 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.

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  Sep 17, 2023
  
• B.C. wildfires: Smoky skies bulletin issued again for Southern Interior

  “These regions are being impacted or are likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke over the next 24-48 hours,” said Environment Canada.

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  Aug 29, 2023
  
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• B.C. wildfires: Evacuation orders downgraded for 161 properties in South Okanagan

  The regional district says Willowbrook residents should restrict their water use. This will ensure water is available for fire crews battling the Upper Park Rill Creek wildfire.

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  Aug 23, 2023
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• B.C. wildfires: Upper Park Rill Creek blaze grows in size

  Not far from that fire, and located east of Keremeos, the Crater Creek remained at an estimated 44,000 hectares.

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  Aug 22, 2023
• South Okanagan fires remain out of control

  Upper Park Rill wildfire near Twin Lakes is currently the more intense of two South Okanagan fires. The other, the Crater Creek wildfire in Keremeos, is also out of control. 

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  Aug 21, 2023
• B.C. wildfires: Crater Creek blaze near Keremeos grows to 37K hectares

  The Upper Park Rill Creek blaze southeast of Okanagan Falls was still estimated at 1,090 hectares – the same size it was Friday evening.

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  Aug 19, 2023
• Crater Creek wildfire burning south of Keremeos, B.C., grows to 220 square kilometres

  The fire was previously listed at 14,000 hectares on Thursday, showing a rapid growth overnight. Officials fear weather conditions will fuel further expansion.

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  Aug 18, 2023
• Crater Creek wildfire grows to 14,000 hectares, evacuation order expanded

  A massive evacuation order is in place for the Crater Creek wildfire, located around 18 kilometres southwest of Keremeos.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2023
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• ‘Who’s making the decisions?’ Criticism after Crater Creek wildfire explodes, growing 10 times in size

  The Crater Creek wildfire, fanned by winds, merged with the Gillanders Creek fire. Together, the two fires grew from an estimated 1,100 hectares to 10,000 hectares.

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  Aug 16, 2023
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• Viewer photos of massive wildfire cloud near Keremeos, B.C.

  The Crater Creek fire is located around 18 kilometres southwest of Keremeos, and has been burning since July 22. It’s currently estimated at 10,000 hectares.

  Canada

  Aug 16, 2023