Penticton Wildfire

• Pair of new wildfires near Penticton, B.C. now being held

  Fire crews in Penticton, B.C., have surrounded the Lower Blue Mountain wildfire with hose lines, BC Wildfire says. The fire is now held, as is a second one on the West Bench.

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  Aug 7, 2024
  
• New wildfire near Penticton, B.C. classified as ‘under control’: BCWS

  According to BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), the fire grew to 0.3 hectares in size before crews were able to get it contained. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

  Fire

  Sep 4, 2022
  
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• 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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• ‘Minimal’ activity expected Sunday at Skaha Creek and Hedges Butte wildfires

  The Skaha Creek wildfire is no longer considered out of control and is now listed as "being held."

  Canada

  Sep 5, 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
• Wildfire near Penticton, B.C. balloons to 200 hectares, marches towards luxury development

  The Skaha Creek wildfire is highly visible from the entire City of Penticton, Highway 97 and surrounding communities.

  Environment

  Aug 30, 2021
• 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
• Wildfire, COVID-19 pandemic, robbery: Penticton winery owner perseveres in face of adversity

  As Painted Rock Estate re-opens to patrons, the owner says he's looking forward to putting this year in the past and plans to share the fruits of his labour with first responders.

  Aug 30, 2020
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• B.C.’s Christie Mountain wildfire: Interface-zone homeowners praise efforts of firefighters for saving neighbourhood

  One resident said fire crews told her the inferno came within 100 yards of her home, scorching a backyard fence.

  Aug 26, 2020
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• ‘It’s wonderful’: B.C.’s Christie Mountain wildfire evacuees eager to return home

  The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen rescinded an evacuation order for the majority of the 319 properties in the Heritage Hills subdivision north of Okanagan Falls.

  Aug 25, 2020