Planned Ignitions

• Above-average temperatures could increase fall fire activity in Okanagan

  Planned ignitions are continuing on the McDougall Creek wildfire to remove any unburnt fuels and bring the fire closer to containment lines.

  Fire

  Sep 10, 2023
  
• Planned burns continue for Eagle Bluff wildfire near Osoyoos

  Currently, there are 560 properties on evacuation alert and 134 properties on evacuation order.

  Canada

  Aug 4, 2023
  
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• Smoky conditions surrounding Keremeos Creek Wildfire

  Crews plan to use hand ignitions on approximately 30 hectares to secure ground north of Olalla.

  Fire

  Aug 7, 2022
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• B.C. wildfires: Controlled burns planned for Keremeos Creek blaze

  The BC Wildfire Service says they’re looking at a four- to five-day window of cooler temperatures before it’s expected to become hot again.

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2022
• Okanagan Indian Band initiates evacuation after planned ignition

  'When (a 150-hectare planned burn) got going and was putting up smoke, the OKIB chose to do the evacuation change. It wasn’t an imminent threat.'

  Canada

  Aug 24, 2021
• North Okanagan residents warned of major planned ignition at White Rock Lake wildfire

  The BC Wildfire Service said the large-scale planned ignition will be conducted on the northeast flank of the wildfire and could occur as early as Wednesday, weather permitting.

  Environment

  Aug 23, 2021
• Aerial ignitions planned for Arrow Lake complex, says BC Wildfire

  Residents in the surrounding areas, including the communities of Edgewood and Fauquier, are being advised that smoke will be visible.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2021