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Nk’Mip Creek wildfire near Osoyoos now at 6,800 hectares; 1 home lostBC Wildfire says the jump from 2,000 hectares to 6,800 is due to increased visibility, which has allowed better aerial mapping.CanadaJul 23
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‘Stay off the lake’: Fire chief warns public as Two Mile Road wildfire burns near SicamousThe wildfire is burning close to Sicamous and is currently listed at 800 hectares, up from 400 the day before.CanadaJul 22
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Roundup of wildfires throughout the Okanagan and areaThere are 11 wildfires of note in the region, and the White Rock Lake fire south of Westwold is the largest at 7,401 hectares.CanadaJul 21
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Evacuation order issued for B.C. communities of Edgewood, Needles due to nearby wildfireThere are now three small communities along Lower Arrow Lake that are under evacuation orders because of two nearby wildfires.CanadaJul 21
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Nk’Mip Creek wildfire in South Okanagan still estimated at 2,000 hectaresLocated between the communities of Oliver and Osoyoos, the wildfire is still classified as being out of control.CanadaJul 21
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Area restriction order issued in Okanagan due to Brenda Creek wildfireBC Wildfire said the area restriction order will take effect at noon on July 17 and will remain in effect until Oct. 15 or until it’s rescinded.CanadaJul 17
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Police investigating series of overnight fires near KamloopsRCMP say two fires were reported on Goose Lake Road just before midnight on Tuesday, with another two occurring along Long Lake Road.CanadaJul 14
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Firefighting gear stolen from Merry Creek blaze near Castlegar, B.C.Regional district asking for help to recover the stolen forestry hose and six sprinklers worth approximately $2,000.CanadaJul 13
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Drought conditions: Okanagan basin at Level 3, Salmon River basin at Level 4Regions now facing drought and water-scarcity conditions include the Okanagan, Shuswap, Thompson-Nicola and Cariboo.EnvironmentJul 9
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Slocan Valley: New developments see future in tiny homes, communal living'We found a piece of property that we thought would be a great pocket neighbourhood for people who could work remotely and would like to do so in a nice place.'CanadaJul 3
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