Vernon Wildfire

• Wildfires in B.C.’s Southern Interior appear to be suspicious, RCMP say

  A set of fires in the Okanagan are a good reminder to people that everything is still quite dry. "Definitely be cautious," says a fire information officer.

  Crime

  May 3, 2022
  
• City of Armstrong placed under evacuation alert due to aggressive White Rock Lake fire

  The White Rock Lake fire is demonstrating very aggressive behaviour, the BC Wildfire Service said Friday, and strong winds are challenging suppression efforts.

  Canada

  Aug 7, 2021
  
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• Wildfire evacuation alert rescinded for Becker Lake area east of Vernon, B.C.

  The wildfire, discovered on Saturday, is 35 hectares in size and classified as 'being held.'

  Canada

  Jul 13, 2021
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• Evacuation alert issued for wildfire east of Vernon

  Smoke is still rising on Sunday morning, but considerably less than what was rising on Saturday afternoon when the wildfire started.

  Canada

  Jul 11, 2021
• Wild fire breaks out in forested area near Vernon

  Crews from the Vernon and BX-Swan Lake fire departments have been called out to the area of Dixon Dam Road.

  Fire

  Aug 29, 2017
• ‘It could have been potentially catastrophic’: Vernon wildfire threatens homes

  The fire is suspicious and will be looked into by RCMP.

  Environment

  Aug 24, 2016
• Residents forced out of their homes by Vernon wildfire

  An aggressive wildfire east of Adventure Bay has forced the evacuation of 60 homes.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2016
• RCMP investigating suspicious Vernon fires that led residents to evacuate homes

  Wacey said the fires were showing rank two or three behaviour and residents of a few nearby homes decided to evacuate because of how quickly the flames were spreading.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2016