OKANAGAN WILDFIRES

• 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
  
• 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
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• Nk’Mip Creek wildfire: Regional district rescinds evacuation alert

  BC Wildfire says the west side of the blaze is inactive at this time, though the fire is still listed as being out of control.

  Environment

  Sep 2, 2021
• White Rock Lake wildfire: Valley of the Sun residents returning home after evacuation order lifted

  ‘It’s almost time to turn the corner, we’re almost there — and we appreciate everyone’s patience during this trying time.’

  Canada

  Sep 2, 2021
• 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
• B.C.’s White Rock Lake wildfire: Smoke, flames from massive planned burn will last days

  The massive burn near Vernon, B.C., created an eye-popping plume of smoke on Monday that could be seen from many kilometres away.

  Environment

  Aug 31, 2021
• 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.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2021
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• Okanagan residents urged to secure garbage due to hungry bears displaced by wildfires

  Bears are also fleeing the flames and searching out safer habitats in the Okanagan, prompting an increase in human-wildlife conflict.

  Environment

  Aug 29, 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