Osoyoos Wildfire
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Eagle Bluff wildfire: Number of homes on evacuation alert shrinks considerably'We are very happy today to have the positive changes announced to the (evacuation) orders and alerts,' said the mayor of Osoyoos, Sue McKortoff.CanadaAug 1, 2023
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Evacuation order downsized for Eagle Bluff wildfire near Osoyoos'We’re so happy about having the evacuation orders lifted in most places,' said the mayor of Osoyoos, Sue McKortoff.CanadaJul 31, 2023
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Richter Mountain wildfire now classified as ‘being held’The Richter Mountain wildfire situated 17 kilometres west of Osoyoos is now classified as 'being held'.FireAug 14, 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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Nk’Mip Creek wildfire near Osoyoos now at 6,800 hectares; 1 home lostBC Wildfire says the jump from 2,000 hectares to 6,800 is due to increased visibility, which has allowed better aerial mapping.CanadaJul 23, 2021
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Regional district expands evacuation order for Nk’Mip Creek wildfireThe fire is currently listed at 2,000 hectares, but BC Wildfire says smoky skies have prevented aerial crews from getting a true read on how big the blaze is.CanadaJul 22, 2021
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Shrike Hill Road residents come face-to-face with volatile Nk’Mip Creek wildfire near Oliver, B.C.Homeowners battled the 2,000-hectare wildfire as it threatened homes along McKinney Road and Shrike Hill Road.EnvironmentJul 22, 2021
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Firefighters scramble to save homes as Nk’Mip Creek wildfire near Osoyoos, B.C. flares upThe 2,000 hectare-blaze licked the doorsteps of homes of a hillside vacation rental subdivision, called The Residences at Spirit Ridge, perched above the resort.EnvironmentJul 22, 2021
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‘Do your homework’: Osoyoos mayor urges caution before vacationing near fire zoneSue McKortoff said while the tourism resort destination is still welcoming tourists, it urges visitors to be prepared and plan ahead.EconomyJul 21, 2021
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‘Big financial hit’: Oliver-area wineries face another blow as wildfire rages nearbySome wineries have been evacuated, while others remain open, but are facing mass cancellations.EconomyJul 20, 2021
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