OKANAGAN WILDFIRES

• Wildfire burning near Big White as dry conditions cause concern

  This wildfire is highly visible to BC Highway 33 and surrounding areas and BC Wildfire said in a tweet Friday that helicopters are using Arlington Lakes for water delivery. 

  Fire

  Oct 14, 2022
  
• Regional district rescinds remaining evacuation order for Keremeos Creek wildfire  

  ‘This will allow residents of 25 properties along Green Mountain Road and Sheep Creek Road to return home,’ the RDOS announced Wednesday as wildfire evacuation orders were lifted.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2022
  
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• Keremeos Creek wildfire: Shifting winds keep villages on edge in B.C.’s South Okanagan

  A regional director says the Indigenous name for Keremeos was “valley of the three winds, so you can tell, winds change hourly.”

  Canada

  Aug 6, 2022
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• Keremeos Creek wildfire: 1,600 properties under evacuation alerts, orders

  The Keremos Creek wildfire was estimated at 5,903 hectares on Friday afternoon, up from the previous estimate of 4,250 ha on Wednesday.

  Canada

  Aug 5, 2022
• RDCO: Major concerns with flooding, landslides after wildfire on Westside Road

  The Regional District of Central Okanagan has serious concerns with a few sections of Westside Road, in regards to flooding and landslide risks.

  Canada

  May 6, 2022
• West Kelowna fire crews battle, contain small wildfire north of Rose Valley Lake

  Four engines were on scene, and firefighters are currently working to build a guard around the fire, which was estimated at 50 feet by 30 feet.

  Canada

  May 3, 2022
• City of Kelowna chipping wildfire fuels in communities around the city

  The new Kelowna FireSmart Community Chipping pilot program will offer free removal and chipping of specific wood cuttings to reduce the risk of wildfires.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2022
• Okanagan-Similkameen asking for public feedback on 2021 wildfire response

  The RDOS has launched a Public and Evacuee Survey, open until Friday, Oct. 29.

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2021
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• Mount Law fire no longer considered a wildfire of note

  On Saturday, the BC Wildfire Service said no further updates will be posted to its website regarding the 976-hectare blaze.

  Environment

  Sep 4, 2021
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• White Rock Lake wildfire: Evacuation alerts lifted from Caesars Landing to Fintry

  Central Okanagan Emergency Operations says evacuation alerts have been removed for properties from Caesars Landing to Fintry.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2021