Richter Mountain Wildfire
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Work continues on two wildfires in the South OkanaganTwo wildfires are still burning in the South Okanagan, the Keremeos Creek wildfire and the Richter Mountain.FireAug 16, 2022
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Hundreds of homes near Keremeos Creek wildfire remain on evacuation order'Fire behaviour remains relatively stable due to moderate temperatures and humidity (Monday)," BC Wildfire said in its latest update about the Keremeos Creek wildfire.FireAug 15, 2022
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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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Richter Mountain wildfire: No significant overnight growth, blaze estimated at 50-60 hectaresThe BC Wildfire Service says the fire, which is burning around 17 km due west of Osoyoos, didn’t experience any significant overnight growth.CanadaAug 13, 2022
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Evacuation alert rescinded for Richter Mountain wildfire near OsoyoosA portion of Highway 3 was closed late Thursday after a wildfire started in what's believed to be the aftermath of a car fire. The fire is now 40 hectares.FireAug 12, 2022
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On the front lines: Meet the unsung heroes of the Richter Mountain wildfireJust six days ago, it was a raging inferno licking Highway 3 and threatening properties below, prompting an evacuation alert for 10 homes, as well as smoke advisories.Jul 31, 2019
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Richter Mountain blaze a not-so-gentle reminder of how quickly wildfires can growThe blaze, listed at 403 hectares, is located approximately 14 kilometres south of Cawston in steep terrain along Highway 3.FireJul 30, 2019
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UPDATE: Richter Mountain wildfire now estimated at 400 hectares in sizeAn evacuation alert has been issued for 10 properties near the blaze along Highway 3 in B.C.'s southern Interior.FireJul 27, 2019
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UPDATE: Richter Mountain wildfire: ‘It was like Armageddon with the wind’Fire is located approximately 14 kilometres south of Cawston in B.C.’s Southern Interior.Jul 26, 2019
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