FortisBC to try proactive power shutoffs in some Southern Interior wildfire situations
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FortisBC to try proactive power shutoffs in some Southern Interior wildfire situations
02:13 | May 1, 2025
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West Kelowna’s Kalamoir Park to remain closed after wildfire
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Kelowna tech company mapping backcountry roads
02:10 | June 15, 2026
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Fire crews out in force in Kelowna’s Knox Mountain Park
01:52 | October 3, 2025
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Canadian Wildfire Conference shows off latest wildfire suppression technology
02:17 | October 2, 2025
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Munro Lake wildfire update
02:00 | September 29, 2025
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Wildfire forces Peachland families to flee their homes
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West Kelowna deals with more grass fires
02:10 | September 23, 2025
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02:17 | September 17, 2025
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Motorhome rollover sparks wildfire, evacuations in Peachland
02:00 | August 27, 2025
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Peachland wildfire prompts evacuation alert
00:58 | August 27, 2025
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Smith Creek wildfires possibly caused by fireworks
02:00 | August 14, 2025
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Drought Hill wildfire near Peachland being held
01:56 | August 1, 2025
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Whelan Creek wildfire being held
01:55 | July 7, 2025
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Out of control wildfire near Kelowna airport now being held
01:46 | July 7, 2025
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01:53 | July 2, 2025
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AI wildfire cameras part of new UBCO project
02:03 | June 11, 2025
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01:53 | June 9, 2025
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Okanagan prepares for potentially tough wildfire season
02:02 | June 6, 2025
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Crews tackle wildfire near Okanagan Falls
00:26 | June 4, 2025
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West Kelowna Fire Chief reminds residents to ‘FireSmart’ their properties
01:54 | May 28, 2025
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Experts discuss emergency preparedness for seniors in care
01:45 | May 12, 2025
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Opposition to FortisBC wildfire safety plan
02:11 | May 9, 2025
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Lake Okanagan Resort rebuild delays
02:08 | May 5, 2025
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Documentary series goes behind worst B.C. wildfire season on record
01:20 | April 7, 2025
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FortisBC to try proactive power shutoffs in some Southern Interior wildfire situations
02:13 | May 1, 2025
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West Kelowna’s Kalamoir Park to remain closed after wildfire
01:55 | June 19, 2026
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Kelowna tech company mapping backcountry roads
02:10 | June 15, 2026
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Fire crews out in force in Kelowna’s Knox Mountain Park
01:52 | October 3, 2025
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Canadian Wildfire Conference shows off latest wildfire suppression technology
02:17 | October 2, 2025
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Munro Lake wildfire update
02:00 | September 29, 2025
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Wildfire forces Peachland families to flee their homes
01:50 | September 26, 2025
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West Kelowna deals with more grass fires
02:10 | September 23, 2025
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Suspicious West Kelowna fires investigated
02:17 | September 17, 2025
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Motorhome rollover sparks wildfire, evacuations in Peachland
02:00 | August 27, 2025
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Peachland wildfire prompts evacuation alert
00:58 | August 27, 2025
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Smith Creek wildfires possibly caused by fireworks
02:00 | August 14, 2025
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Drought Hill wildfire near Peachland being held
01:56 | August 1, 2025
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Many Peachland residents returning home after wildfire evacuation
01:31 | August 1, 2025
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Drought Hill wildfire near Peachland impacting long weekend travel
02:16 | July 31, 2025
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Drought Hill wildfire near Peachland continues to burn, tourists advised to stay informed
02:25 | July 31, 2025
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Okanagan dealing with another hot, dry summer
02:03 | July 18, 2025
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Lawnmower sparks wildfire in Osoyoos that spread to nearby home
00:30 | July 17, 2025
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Evacuation order rescinded for Whelan Creek fire
02:15 | July 10, 2025
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Whelan Creek wildfire being held
01:55 | July 7, 2025
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Out of control wildfire near Kelowna airport now being held
01:46 | July 7, 2025
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Crews holding number of wildfires in B.C. Interior
01:53 | July 2, 2025
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AI wildfire cameras part of new UBCO project
02:03 | June 11, 2025
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High temperatures to continue in B.C. Interior this week
01:53 | June 9, 2025
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Okanagan prepares for potentially tough wildfire season
02:02 | June 6, 2025
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Crews tackle wildfire near Okanagan Falls
00:26 | June 4, 2025
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West Kelowna Fire Chief reminds residents to ‘FireSmart’ their properties
01:54 | May 28, 2025
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Experts discuss emergency preparedness for seniors in care
01:45 | May 12, 2025
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Opposition to FortisBC wildfire safety plan
02:11 | May 9, 2025
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Lake Okanagan Resort rebuild delays
02:08 | May 5, 2025
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Documentary series goes behind worst B.C. wildfire season on record
01:20 | April 7, 2025
FortisBC to try proactive power shutoffs in some Southern Interior wildfire situations
Description
May 1, 2025
Summer is approaching, and so is the threat of wildfires. This year, FortisBC is taking a new approach in high-risk areas. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, it involves cutting power before fires start.
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FortisBC to try proactive power shutoffs in some Southern Interior wildfire situations02:13 | May 1, 2025 -
West Kelowna’s Kalamoir Park to remain closed after wildfire01:55 | June 19, 2026 -
Kelowna tech company mapping backcountry roads02:10 | June 15, 2026 -
Fire crews out in force in Kelowna’s Knox Mountain Park01:52 | October 3, 2025 -
Canadian Wildfire Conference shows off latest wildfire suppression technology02:17 | October 2, 2025 -
Munro Lake wildfire update02:00 | September 29, 2025 -
Wildfire forces Peachland families to flee their homes01:50 | September 26, 2025 -
West Kelowna deals with more grass fires02:10 | September 23, 2025 -
Suspicious West Kelowna fires investigated02:17 | September 17, 2025 -
Motorhome rollover sparks wildfire, evacuations in Peachland02:00 | August 27, 2025 -
Peachland wildfire prompts evacuation alert00:58 | August 27, 2025 -
Smith Creek wildfires possibly caused by fireworks02:00 | August 14, 2025 -
Drought Hill wildfire near Peachland being held01:56 | August 1, 2025 -
Many Peachland residents returning home after wildfire evacuation01:31 | August 1, 2025 -
Drought Hill wildfire near Peachland impacting long weekend travel02:16 | July 31, 2025 -
Drought Hill wildfire near Peachland continues to burn, tourists advised to stay informed02:25 | July 31, 2025 -
Okanagan dealing with another hot, dry summer02:03 | July 18, 2025 -
Lawnmower sparks wildfire in Osoyoos that spread to nearby home00:30 | July 17, 2025 -
Evacuation order rescinded for Whelan Creek fire02:15 | July 10, 2025 -
Whelan Creek wildfire being held01:55 | July 7, 2025 -
Out of control wildfire near Kelowna airport now being held01:46 | July 7, 2025 -
Crews holding number of wildfires in B.C. Interior01:53 | July 2, 2025 -
AI wildfire cameras part of new UBCO project02:03 | June 11, 2025 -
High temperatures to continue in B.C. Interior this week01:53 | June 9, 2025 -
Okanagan prepares for potentially tough wildfire season02:02 | June 6, 2025 -
Crews tackle wildfire near Okanagan Falls00:26 | June 4, 2025 -
West Kelowna Fire Chief reminds residents to ‘FireSmart’ their properties01:54 | May 28, 2025 -
Experts discuss emergency preparedness for seniors in care01:45 | May 12, 2025 -
Opposition to FortisBC wildfire safety plan02:11 | May 9, 2025 -
Lake Okanagan Resort rebuild delays02:08 | May 5, 2025 -
Documentary series goes behind worst B.C. wildfire season on record01:20 | April 7, 2025
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FortisBC to try proactive power shutoffs in some Southern Interior wildfire situations02:13 | May 1, 2025
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West Kelowna’s Kalamoir Park to remain closed after wildfire01:55 | June 19, 2026
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Kelowna tech company mapping backcountry roads02:10 | June 15, 2026
-
Fire crews out in force in Kelowna’s Knox Mountain Park01:52 | October 3, 2025
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Canadian Wildfire Conference shows off latest wildfire suppression technology02:17 | October 2, 2025
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Munro Lake wildfire update02:00 | September 29, 2025
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Wildfire forces Peachland families to flee their homes01:50 | September 26, 2025
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West Kelowna deals with more grass fires02:10 | September 23, 2025
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Suspicious West Kelowna fires investigated02:17 | September 17, 2025
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Motorhome rollover sparks wildfire, evacuations in Peachland02:00 | August 27, 2025
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Peachland wildfire prompts evacuation alert00:58 | August 27, 2025
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Smith Creek wildfires possibly caused by fireworks02:00 | August 14, 2025
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Drought Hill wildfire near Peachland being held01:56 | August 1, 2025
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Many Peachland residents returning home after wildfire evacuation01:31 | August 1, 2025
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Drought Hill wildfire near Peachland impacting long weekend travel02:16 | July 31, 2025
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Drought Hill wildfire near Peachland continues to burn, tourists advised to stay informed02:25 | July 31, 2025
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Okanagan dealing with another hot, dry summer02:03 | July 18, 2025
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Lawnmower sparks wildfire in Osoyoos that spread to nearby home00:30 | July 17, 2025
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Evacuation order rescinded for Whelan Creek fire02:15 | July 10, 2025
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Whelan Creek wildfire being held01:55 | July 7, 2025
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Out of control wildfire near Kelowna airport now being held01:46 | July 7, 2025
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Crews holding number of wildfires in B.C. Interior01:53 | July 2, 2025
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AI wildfire cameras part of new UBCO project02:03 | June 11, 2025
-
High temperatures to continue in B.C. Interior this week01:53 | June 9, 2025
-
Okanagan prepares for potentially tough wildfire season02:02 | June 6, 2025
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Crews tackle wildfire near Okanagan Falls00:26 | June 4, 2025
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West Kelowna Fire Chief reminds residents to ‘FireSmart’ their properties01:54 | May 28, 2025
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Experts discuss emergency preparedness for seniors in care01:45 | May 12, 2025
-
Opposition to FortisBC wildfire safety plan02:11 | May 9, 2025
-
Lake Okanagan Resort rebuild delays02:08 | May 5, 2025
-
Documentary series goes behind worst B.C. wildfire season on record01:20 | April 7, 2025
FortisBC to try proactive power shutoffs in some Southern Interior wildfire situations
Description
May 1, 2025
Summer is approaching, and so is the threat of wildfires. This year, FortisBC is taking a new approach in high-risk areas. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, it involves cutting power before fires start.
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