OKANAGAN WILDFIRES
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Preparedness, weather conditions helping initial wildfire attack success in B.C.“About 90 per cent of fires are being captured while they're still in what we would consider initial attack capabilities — around four hectares,” said BC Wildfire Service.CanadaAug 13, 2025
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Okanagan wildfires: Overnight rain welcomed, but region sees 522 lightning strikes‘There's always the potential for holdover fires from lightning from previous days,’ BC Wildfire said.FireAug 10, 2024
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Okanagan wildfires: Slight size increase for Hullcar Mountain blaze near ArmstrongCurrently, 81 firefighters are battling the blaze, which is around 10 kilometres northwest of Armstrong, along with aerial support via five helicopters.FireAug 8, 2024
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Ground crews now battling Sitkum Creek wildfire in North OkanaganThe evacuation order is for the east side of Sugar Lake, while an evacuation alert is in place for the west side.CanadaJul 24, 2024
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Small wildfire, estimated at 4 hectares, burning in South OkanaganThe Dutton Creek blaze is located roughly halfway between Okanagan Falls and Oliver in the South Okanagan.CanadaApr 20, 2024
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B.C. wildfires: Satellite photos reveal damage can be seen from spaceThe federal government says three per cent of wildfires in Canada are uncontrolled, with that fraction causing about 97 per cent of burned land.CanadaOct 4, 2023
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Evacuation alert rescinded for Upper Park Rill Creek wildfire in South OkanaganThe fire, estimated at 2,043 hectares, is located between Okanagan Falls and Keremeos, but is deemed to be held.FireSep 25, 2023
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Evacuation alerts rescinded for Glen Lake wildfire near PeachlandThe remaining evacuation alert affects eight recreational properties along Glen Lake Forest Service Road.FireSep 25, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: No changes to Glen Lake wildfireSixty-one ground personnel are battling the fire, along with 34 pieces of heavy equipment and aerial support.FireSep 23, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: No growth, but Glen Lake fire still listed as out of controlBC Wildfire says small-scale hand ignitions may take place Friday between Finally Creek and Munro Lake Forest Service Road to remove unburnt fuel.FireSep 22, 2023
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