OKANAGAN WILDFIRES

• B.C. wildfires: Satellite photos reveal damage can be seen from space

  The federal government says three per cent of wildfires in Canada are uncontrolled, with that fraction causing about 97 per cent of burned land.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2023
  
• Evacuation alert rescinded for Upper Park Rill Creek wildfire in South Okanagan

  The fire, estimated at 2,043 hectares, is located between Okanagan Falls and Keremeos, but is deemed to be held.

  Fire

  Sep 25, 2023
  
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• Evacuation alerts rescinded for Glen Lake wildfire near Peachland

  The remaining evacuation alert affects eight recreational properties along Glen Lake Forest Service Road.

  Fire

  Sep 25, 2023
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• B.C. wildfires: No changes to Glen Lake wildfire

  Sixty-one ground personnel are battling the fire, along with 34 pieces of heavy equipment and aerial support.

  Fire

  Sep 23, 2023
• B.C. wildfires: No growth, but Glen Lake fire still listed as out of control

  BC Wildfire says small-scale hand ignitions may take place Friday between Finally Creek and Munro Lake Forest Service Road to remove unburnt fuel.

  Fire

  Sep 22, 2023
• B.C. wildfires: Owner hoping West Kelowna business will rise from ashes

  After the McDougall Creek wildfire destroyed his lakeside tiki bar, Antonio Ortega closed his Mexican restaurant so they could provide food to first responders and evacuees.

  Fire

  Sep 20, 2023
• Wildfires in Peachland, West Kelowna continue to burn out of control

  BC Wildfire said that both fires near Central Okanagan communities West Kelowna and Peachland remain out of control, though in different stages of suppression.

  Fire

  Sep 20, 2023
• Cooler temperatures helping in fight against Glen Lake wildfire

  According to BC Wildfire, six helicopters and two attack crews are battling the blaze, along with heavy equipment.

  Fire

  Sep 19, 2023
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• B.C. wildfires: Bear Creek residents feeling forgotten in wake of massive blaze

  It’s been four weeks since the McDougall Creek wildfire began. Some Bear Creek residents are desperately hoping they’ll soon be allowed to return home.

  Fire

  Sep 14, 2023
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• More evacuation alerts around McDougall Creek wildfire rescinded

  The evacuation alerts for La Casa and the area north of the resort were rescinded Tuesday morning, reducing the number of properties on evacuation alert in the Central Okanagan.

  Fire

  Sep 12, 2023