White Rock Lake Wildfire
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RDCO issues water-fee relief for residents affected by White Rock Lake wildfireThe amendments are for the Killiney Beach, Westshore Estates and Upper Fintry, Shalal Road, Valley of the Sun water systems.EnvironmentOct 2
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White Rock Lake wildfire caused an estimated $77M in insurance damageThe White Rock Lake wildfire caused an estimated $77-million in insurance damage, say early estimates from Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc.EnvironmentSep 23
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‘It’s an overwhelming job’: Volunteer group helping Westside Road residents recover from wildfireSamaritan’s Purse has been helping victims in the Lytton area since early August and have now arrived in the Okanagan to assist people.CanadaSep 17
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Regional district forecasting large influx of garbage, appliances from White Rock Lake wildfireResidents are being asked to take fire-related waste to their local landfill and/or transfer station.CanadaSep 16
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Severe drought conditions causing White Rock Lake fire to burn deep undergroundThe White Rock Lake wildfire has been reclassified as only being held, after the BC Wildfire Service previously considered it under control.CanadaSep 12
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Costumed and filled with cheer, firefighters in Vernon given colourful morale boost'There was a lot of negativity toward the management of the fire and we saw firefighters being caught in the crossfire ... we just wanted to support them and boost morale.'CanadaSep 9
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White Rock Lake wildfire could burn into winter, say officials‘Smoking stumps and roots within the secured fire perimeter pose no risk of fire spread and will continue to burn into the winter.’CanadaSep 9
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People returning home after B.C. wildfire encouraged to connect with others, get helpReturning home after a wildfire brings a wave of emotions and those needing to talk to someone should know they're not alone, officials say.EnvironmentSep 4
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White Rock Lake wildfire: No changes expected for evacuation orders, alerts during long weekendThe massive wildfire in the Central Okanagan is considered being held, but it’s still active and is estimated at 83,342 hectares.EnvironmentSep 4
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‘Everything’s gone’: Westside Road evacuees return to propertiesFred Bednar returned to his property on Friday in the Killiney Beach area to find his home completely destroyed by the White Rock Lake wildfire.CanadaSep 3
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