Shuswap Lake

• Lower Blueberry Creek blaze in Shuswap considered held: B.C. Wildfire

  The fire was discovered on July 17 and is believed to have been started by lightning.

  Canada

  Jul 20
  
• Lower Blueberry Creek blaze not growing, several more burning in Shuswap: BC Wildfire

  BC Wildfire says the Lower Blueberry Creek fire showed no signs of growth overnight. Two initial attack crews, four smokejumpers and a heavy helicopter are working the blaze.

  Canada

  Jul 19
  
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• Swimming advisory issued for 2 beaches on Shuswap Lake

  The beaches are both located along Blind Bay Road. Swimming at either is not recommended at this time due to the elevated risk of stomach or intestinal illness.

  Health

  May 31
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• Sunken boat found as more non-compliant buoys removed from Shuswap Lake

  The Columbia Shuswap Regional District says crews discovered an unreported sunken boat while conducting enforcement of non-compliant buoys in Shuswap Lake.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2023
• B.C. forest watchdog investigating backburn during Shuswap wildfires

  Lee Creek resident Jim Cooperman says he filed the complaint with the board, alleging “gross negligence” by the BC Wildfire Service in conducting the planned ignition.

  Fire

  Oct 13, 2023
• ‘Not a lot of growth’: Bush Creek East wildfire at 43K hectares, though wind, rain in forecast

  On Saturday morning, the regional district said significant property damage has occurred within its boundaries.

  Fire

  Aug 26, 2023
• Boat convoy supplies North Shuswap fire zone amid concerns evacuation orders unheeded

  North Shuswap residents formed a boat supply convoy Monday for people living near the Bush Creek East fire zone, amid ongoing concerns about people defying evacuation orders.

  Fire

  Aug 21, 2023
• B.C. wildfires: Fire still growing in Shuswap area, firefighting gear being stolen

  A huge problem for BC Wildfire Service crews in the North Shuswap area is that their gear is being stolen.

  Fire

  Aug 20, 2023
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• Wildfire near Shuswap Lake runs 20 km in 12 hours, new order issued Saturday afternoon

  BC Wildfire Service officials said the wildfires that are burning next to the Shuswap Lake are some of the worst conditions the province has ever seen for wildfires.

  Fire

  Aug 19, 2023
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• B.C. wildfires: Blaze closes bridge, boats used after evacuation order issued

  Search-and-rescue boats will be available at the Scotch Creek wharf and will transport people across the lake, where buses will be waiting.

  Fire

  Aug 18, 2023