Okanagan Fires

• Fire that devastated parts of West Kelowna now held; Peachland wildfire still out of control

  The wildfire that destroyed nearly 200 properties across the Central Okanagan is an estimated 13,970 hectares, and it's not likely to move past those boundaries.

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  Sep 21, 2023
  
• 2 key fires burning around Okanagan Lake are under control, but winds pose challenge to north

  Two of the three fires making up a devastating wildfire complex that destroyed almost 200 homes around Lake Okanagan in the B.C. Interior are now under control.

  Fire

  Sep 1, 2023
  
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• Kelowna in ‘good position’ as cool weather helps teams attack wildfire: mayor

  The city of Kelowna was in a 'good position' on Monday, with cool weather having helped firefighters attack — rather than defend against — the out-of-control McDougall Creek fire.

  Fire

  Aug 21, 2023
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• BC Wildfire crews limiting fire growth during initial attacks on Okanagan wildfires

  Keeping the fires small has much to do with both how crews are tackling the blaze as well as the way the public is reporting them.

  Fire

  Jul 14, 2023
• Potentially suspicious fire damages West Kelowna shed, RV and hedge

  Fire officials are looking into the cause of a potentially suspicious fire that started a hedge and spread Friday morning to a shed and outbuilding.

  Fire

  Jun 2, 2023
• Home, shed lost in two separate fires in the Okanagan

  Nobody was injured and at this time the cause of both fires is under investigation, but foul play is not believed to be a factor.

  Fire

  Dec 18, 2022
• Hundreds of homes near Keremeos Creek wildfire remain on evacuation order

  'Fire behaviour remains relatively stable due to moderate temperatures and humidity (Monday)," BC Wildfire said in its latest update about the Keremeos Creek wildfire.

  Fire

  Aug 15, 2022
• Skaha Creek wildfire: Penticton Indian Band issues evacuation alert

  According to officials, the Penticton Indian Band evacuation alert affects approximately 240 properties.

  Environment

  Aug 31, 2021
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• IN PHOTOS: Skaha Creek wildfire near Penticton, B.C. erupts ‘like a volcano’

  The 100-hectare Skaha Creek wildfire is burning directly above the luxury Skaha Hills development west of Penticton, B.C.

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  Aug 30, 2021
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• Cooler temperatures help slow growth of Skaha Creek wildfire near Penticton, B.C.

  While the Skaha Hills subdivision is nearby, officials said no homes are threatened by the wildfire that is considered to be out-of-control.

  Environment

  Aug 29, 2021