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Wildfire burning near Big White as dry conditions cause concernThis 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.FireOct 14, 2022
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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.CanadaAug 17, 2022
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Keremeos Creek wildfire: Shifting winds keep villages on edge in B.C.’s South OkanaganA regional director says the Indigenous name for Keremeos was “valley of the three winds, so you can tell, winds change hourly.”CanadaAug 6, 2022
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Keremeos Creek wildfire: 1,600 properties under evacuation alerts, ordersThe Keremos Creek wildfire was estimated at 5,903 hectares on Friday afternoon, up from the previous estimate of 4,250 ha on Wednesday.CanadaAug 5, 2022
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RDCO: Major concerns with flooding, landslides after wildfire on Westside RoadThe Regional District of Central Okanagan has serious concerns with a few sections of Westside Road, in regards to flooding and landslide risks.CanadaMay 6, 2022
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West Kelowna fire crews battle, contain small wildfire north of Rose Valley LakeFour 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.CanadaMay 3, 2022
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City of Kelowna chipping wildfire fuels in communities around the cityThe new Kelowna FireSmart Community Chipping pilot program will offer free removal and chipping of specific wood cuttings to reduce the risk of wildfires.CanadaApr 19, 2022
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Okanagan-Similkameen asking for public feedback on 2021 wildfire responseThe RDOS has launched a Public and Evacuee Survey, open until Friday, Oct. 29.CanadaOct 25, 2021
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Mount Law fire no longer considered a wildfire of noteOn Saturday, the BC Wildfire Service said no further updates will be posted to its website regarding the 976-hectare blaze.EnvironmentSep 4, 2021
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White Rock Lake wildfire: Evacuation alerts lifted from Caesars Landing to FintryCentral Okanagan Emergency Operations says evacuation alerts have been removed for properties from Caesars Landing to Fintry.CanadaSep 3, 2021
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