South Okanagan Wildfire
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Federal gov’t contributes $331K for tree planting after 2021 Nk’Mip Creek wildfireThe federal government says the money comes from the 2 Billion Trees program, which has a goal of nationally planting two billion trees over 10 years.EnvironmentApr 14, 2023
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Blue Mountain wildfire in South Okanagan estimated at 54 hectaresThe BC Wildfire Service says 16 firefighters and two helicopters, plus ground equipment, are on scene, battling the blaze suspected to be person-caused.CanadaSep 3, 2022
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BC Wildfire Service reports new South Okanagan blazeBC Wildfire says the fire is located west of Penticton and around 15 km north of the Keremeos Creek wildfire.CanadaSep 2, 2022
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Keremeos Creek wildfire: Highway 3A still closed, cooler temperatures in forecastThe fire is sized at 6,836 hectares, and 1,600 properties are still under either evacuation alerts or orders.CanadaAug 9, 2022
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Hedges Butte out-of-control wildfire at 230 hectaresThe wildfire is located approximately 12 kilometres southwest of Penticton, along Green Mountain Road, and has prompted an evacuation alert for dozens of properties.EnvironmentSep 4, 2021
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