Eagle Bluff wildfire ‘being held’: BC Wildfire Service
All planned ignitions to slow the spread of the fire have been completed, according to the BC Wildfire Service. Continue reading
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Smoky skies advisory lifted for Central Okanagan
A special air quality statement remains in effect for the South Okanagan. Continue reading
Missing Penticton woman found safe after living in woods for five days
She told RCMP that she survived by eating berries and moss. Continue reading
‘It’s awesome news’: Evacuation alerts lifted near Eagle Bluff wildfire
The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen lifted the evacuation alerts on Sunday afternoon. Continue reading
2.6-magnitude earthquake near Oliver a ‘major shock’ to residents
The 2.6-magnitude earthquake happened roughly 18 kilometers northwest of Oliver. Continue reading
UPDATED: Eagle Bluff wildfire prompts evacuation alerts, air quality statement
The cause of the fire is unknown. Continue reading
Longtime Global Okanagan news anchor Rick Webber to sign off one last time on Wednesday
Global Okanagan news anchor Rick Webber moved to Kelowna in 1990 and became the face of the station. Continue reading
Richter Mountain blaze a not-so-gentle reminder of how quickly wildfires can grow
The blaze, listed at 403 hectares, is located approximately 14 kilometres south of Cawston in steep terrain along Highway 3. Continue reading
UPDATE: Richter Mountain wildfire now estimated at 400 hectares in size
An evacuation alert has been issued for 10 properties near the blaze along Highway 3 in B.C.’s southern Interior. Continue reading
Growing wildfire in Similkameen caused by lightning strike
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“The Mount Kobau fire is estimated at three hectares and is expected to grow,” Taylor MacDonald said. Continue reading