Interface Fire

• Record B.C. wildfire season points to growing threat to urban areas

  The devastating fires in B.C.'s Southern Interior have shown the importance of preparing for wildfires encroaching on urban areas.

  Fire

  Aug 23, 2023
  
• First responders train for interface fires in the South Okanagan

  With interface fires being such a complex callout, multiple agencies are typically involved, including the RCMP, BC Ambulance, BC Wildfire and the fire department.

  Canada

  Apr 23, 2023
  
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• ‘It gives us a fighting chance to protect the homes’; Penticton residents learn how to be Fire Smart

  As part of the session, Johnston led a tour of Sendero Canyon, a new subdivision in an area that can be threatened by fires.

  May 29, 2016
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• Firefighters encourage Penticton residents to be “fire smart” this wildfire season

  There are about 12,000 people living in Penticton whose lives and homes may be threatened during an interface fire, according to the local fire chief.

  May 20, 2016