South Okanagan Wildfires

• B.C. wildfires: Evacuation orders downgraded for 161 properties in South Okanagan

  The regional district says Willowbrook residents should restrict their water use. This will ensure water is available for fire crews battling the Upper Park Rill Creek wildfire.

  Fire

  Aug 23, 2023
  
• Wildfires cause cancellation of Ironman triathlon in Penticton, B.C.

  “The need to support those who have been so severely impacted by the ongoing wildfire situation needs to take precedence,” organizers said.

  Fire

  Aug 19, 2023
  
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• Nk’Mip Creek wildfire: Regional district rescinds evacuation alert affecting scores of properties

  The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) announced the news on Friday afternoon.

  Canada

  Aug 6, 2021
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• Nk’Mip Creek wildfire: 126 more properties ordered to evacuate

  The area now under evacuation order had previously been under an evacuation alert that had been issued on Tuesday.

  Canada

  Jul 24, 2021
• Nk’Mip Creek wildfire: Osoyoos Indian Band rescinds evacuation order for handful of addresses

  As of Saturday morning, the fire near Osoyoos was listed at 6,800 hectares, the same size it was on Friday.

  Canada

  Jul 24, 2021
• Nk’Mip Creek wildfire near Osoyoos now at 6,800 hectares; 1 home lost

  BC Wildfire says the jump from 2,000 hectares to 6,800 is due to increased visibility, which has allowed better aerial mapping.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2021
• Regional district expands evacuation order for Nk’Mip Creek wildfire

  The fire is currently listed at 2,000 hectares, but BC Wildfire says smoky skies have prevented aerial crews from getting a true read on how big the blaze is.

  Canada

  Jul 22, 2021
• Regional district to host update on wildfires in South Okanagan

  The press conference will start at 2 p.m., and will feature representatives from a variety of organizations.

  Fire

  Jul 21, 2021
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• Nk’Mip Creek wildfire in South Okanagan now at 2,000 hectares

  The regional district says the state of local emergency will remain in force for seven days, until July 26 at midnight, unless it's revoked earlier.

  Canada

  Jul 20, 2021