Octopus Creek Wildfire

• Octopus Creek blaze being held, no longer considered wildfire of note

  As the fire season dwindles down, the B.C. Wildfire Service says the Octopus Creek blaze south of Fauquier is no longer a wildfire of note.

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2021
  
• Aerial ignitions planned for Arrow Lake complex, says BC Wildfire

  Residents in the surrounding areas, including the communities of Edgewood and Fauquier, are being advised that smoke will be visible.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2021
  
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• Smoky skies hindering aviation assistance in Michaud, Octopus Creek wildfires

  The Michaud Creek fire is listed at 4,600 hectares, while the nearby Octopus Creek fire is estimated at 11,444 hectares.

  Canada

  Jul 24, 2021
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• The fight to save 500 ostriches on a B.C. farm surrounded by wildfires

  Wildfires are burning on both sides of Lower Arrow Lake in the West Kootenay region of southeastern B.C. Residents have been forced to flee.

  Canada

  Jul 22, 2021
• Evacuation order issued for B.C. communities of Edgewood, Needles due to nearby wildfire

  There are now three small communities along Lower Arrow Lake that are under evacuation orders because of two nearby wildfires.

  Canada

  Jul 21, 2021