Okanagan Falls wildfire grew to seven hectares very quickly on Friday afternoon
Videos
-
Okanagan Falls wildfire grew to seven hectares very quickly on Friday afternoon
00:32 | August 31, 2018
-
Man dies after semi plows into SUV in West Kelowna
01:14 | June 15, 2019
-
Power line that electrocuted two South Okanagan owlets being bird-proofed, says FortisBC
02:13 | June 5, 2019
-
Okanagan Falls to be starved of grocery store with looming IGA closure
02:07 | June 4, 2019
-
Accused Penticton beach attacker appears in court for bail hearing
01:35 | June 3, 2019
-
Escalating problem with needles left on Penticton school grounds
02:01 | May 30, 2019
-
Crown counsel requests no-contact order barring alleged Penticton shooter from contacting ex-wife
01:40 | May 29, 2019
-
Penticton beach assault victim awakes from coma
02:09 | May 27, 2019
-
Okanagan tourism operators to benefit from new federal strategy: minister
02:17 | May 23, 2019
-
Penticton endorses plan to ban sitting on downtown sidewalks during summer months
02:10 | May 21, 2019
-
B.C. Wildfire Service to fight wildfire near Osoyoos with fire
01:45 | May 15, 2019
-
Parks Canada shares results from proposed South Okanagan-Similkameen national park consultation
02:13 | May 14, 2019
-
Scientist behind massive telescope near Penticton wins prestigious fellowship
02:01 | May 7, 2019
-
Residents warned of smoke, flames during simulated wildfire training exercise near Penticton
01:58 | May 1, 2019
-
84-bed tower at Penticton Regional Hospital opens to public
02:01 | April 30, 2019
-
Questions surround mountainous waste pile near Penticton as company’s finances trashed
01:51 | April 24, 2019
-
What does it take to be a Blue Man? Global Okanagan goes behind-the-scenes
01:58 | April 23, 2019
-
Flood fears recede but drought fears rise amid lower B.C. snowpack
02:04 | April 10, 2019
-
B.C. Conservation Officer Service defends killing baited bear during undercover sting
01:52 | April 9, 2019
-
Penticton mobile home park residents upset after city shoots down calls for deer cull
01:51 | April 3, 2019
-
Kelowna shelter operators in crisis mode after numerous overdoses
01:08 | April 2, 2019
-
Recovering addict concerned about relapse due to alleged drug abuse at Penticton shelter
01:50 | April 1, 2019
-
Local, federal politicians ask for public’s help to protest YYF flight cuts
02:12 | March 28, 2019
-
Osoyoos Lake to be raised early in response to potential drought risk
01:56 | March 27, 2019
-
Okanagan search and rescue groups welcome funding boost
01:55 | March 25, 2019
-
Penticton may have to return $6M grant for arena upgrades
02:23 | March 18, 2019
-
Keremeos man throws party as he undergoes physician-assisted death
02:23 | March 12, 2019
-
South Okanagan community rallies around 24-year-old mom diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer
02:06 | March 11, 2019
-
Air Canada faces pushback over plans to cut popular Penticton-Vancouver early morning flight
01:51 | March 7, 2019
-
‘Youth have really been left to the side’: $1 million raised for Penticton youth centre
01:54 | March 6, 2019
-
Oliver, Osoyoos at odds over proposed national park referendum
01:54 | March 5, 2019
-
Penticton freestyle skier wins double gold at 2019 Canada Winter Games
02:02 | March 4, 2019
-
Okanagan Falls wildfire grew to seven hectares very quickly on Friday afternoon
00:32 | August 31, 2018
-
Man dies after semi plows into SUV in West Kelowna
01:14 | June 15, 2019
-
Power line that electrocuted two South Okanagan owlets being bird-proofed, says FortisBC
02:13 | June 5, 2019
-
Okanagan Falls to be starved of grocery store with looming IGA closure
02:07 | June 4, 2019
-
Accused Penticton beach attacker appears in court for bail hearing
01:35 | June 3, 2019
-
Escalating problem with needles left on Penticton school grounds
02:01 | May 30, 2019
-
Crown counsel requests no-contact order barring alleged Penticton shooter from contacting ex-wife
01:40 | May 29, 2019
-
Penticton beach assault victim awakes from coma
02:09 | May 27, 2019
-
Okanagan tourism operators to benefit from new federal strategy: minister
02:17 | May 23, 2019
-
Penticton endorses plan to ban sitting on downtown sidewalks during summer months
02:10 | May 21, 2019
-
B.C. Wildfire Service to fight wildfire near Osoyoos with fire
01:45 | May 15, 2019
-
Parks Canada shares results from proposed South Okanagan-Similkameen national park consultation
02:13 | May 14, 2019
-
Scientist behind massive telescope near Penticton wins prestigious fellowship
02:01 | May 7, 2019
-
Residents warned of smoke, flames during simulated wildfire training exercise near Penticton
01:58 | May 1, 2019
-
84-bed tower at Penticton Regional Hospital opens to public
02:01 | April 30, 2019
-
Questions surround mountainous waste pile near Penticton as company’s finances trashed
01:51 | April 24, 2019
-
What does it take to be a Blue Man? Global Okanagan goes behind-the-scenes
01:58 | April 23, 2019
-
Flood fears recede but drought fears rise amid lower B.C. snowpack
02:04 | April 10, 2019
-
B.C. Conservation Officer Service defends killing baited bear during undercover sting
01:52 | April 9, 2019
-
Penticton mobile home park residents upset after city shoots down calls for deer cull
01:51 | April 3, 2019
-
Kelowna shelter operators in crisis mode after numerous overdoses
01:08 | April 2, 2019
-
Recovering addict concerned about relapse due to alleged drug abuse at Penticton shelter
01:50 | April 1, 2019
-
Local, federal politicians ask for public’s help to protest YYF flight cuts
02:12 | March 28, 2019
-
Osoyoos Lake to be raised early in response to potential drought risk
01:56 | March 27, 2019
-
Okanagan search and rescue groups welcome funding boost
01:55 | March 25, 2019
-
Penticton may have to return $6M grant for arena upgrades
02:23 | March 18, 2019
-
Keremeos man throws party as he undergoes physician-assisted death
02:23 | March 12, 2019
-
South Okanagan community rallies around 24-year-old mom diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer
02:06 | March 11, 2019
-
Air Canada faces pushback over plans to cut popular Penticton-Vancouver early morning flight
01:51 | March 7, 2019
-
‘Youth have really been left to the side’: $1 million raised for Penticton youth centre
01:54 | March 6, 2019
-
Oliver, Osoyoos at odds over proposed national park referendum
01:54 | March 5, 2019
-
Penticton freestyle skier wins double gold at 2019 Canada Winter Games
02:02 | March 4, 2019
Okanagan Falls wildfire grew to seven hectares very quickly on Friday afternoon
Description
August 31, 2018
The BC Wildfire Service says a blaze burning on the westside of Okanagan Falls was human caused.
Highway 97 was shut down in both directions one kilometre north of town while crews worked to douse the flames.
-
Okanagan Falls wildfire grew to seven hectares very quickly on Friday afternoon00:32 | August 31, 2018 -
Man dies after semi plows into SUV in West Kelowna01:14 | June 15, 2019 -
Power line that electrocuted two South Okanagan owlets being bird-proofed, says FortisBC02:13 | June 5, 2019 -
Okanagan Falls to be starved of grocery store with looming IGA closure02:07 | June 4, 2019 -
Accused Penticton beach attacker appears in court for bail hearing01:35 | June 3, 2019 -
Escalating problem with needles left on Penticton school grounds02:01 | May 30, 2019 -
Crown counsel requests no-contact order barring alleged Penticton shooter from contacting ex-wife01:40 | May 29, 2019 -
Penticton beach assault victim awakes from coma02:09 | May 27, 2019 -
Okanagan tourism operators to benefit from new federal strategy: minister02:17 | May 23, 2019 -
Penticton endorses plan to ban sitting on downtown sidewalks during summer months02:10 | May 21, 2019 -
B.C. Wildfire Service to fight wildfire near Osoyoos with fire01:45 | May 15, 2019 -
Parks Canada shares results from proposed South Okanagan-Similkameen national park consultation02:13 | May 14, 2019 -
Scientist behind massive telescope near Penticton wins prestigious fellowship02:01 | May 7, 2019 -
Residents warned of smoke, flames during simulated wildfire training exercise near Penticton01:58 | May 1, 2019 -
84-bed tower at Penticton Regional Hospital opens to public02:01 | April 30, 2019 -
Questions surround mountainous waste pile near Penticton as company’s finances trashed01:51 | April 24, 2019 -
What does it take to be a Blue Man? Global Okanagan goes behind-the-scenes01:58 | April 23, 2019 -
Flood fears recede but drought fears rise amid lower B.C. snowpack02:04 | April 10, 2019 -
B.C. Conservation Officer Service defends killing baited bear during undercover sting01:52 | April 9, 2019 -
Penticton mobile home park residents upset after city shoots down calls for deer cull01:51 | April 3, 2019 -
Kelowna shelter operators in crisis mode after numerous overdoses01:08 | April 2, 2019 -
Recovering addict concerned about relapse due to alleged drug abuse at Penticton shelter01:50 | April 1, 2019 -
Local, federal politicians ask for public’s help to protest YYF flight cuts02:12 | March 28, 2019 -
Osoyoos Lake to be raised early in response to potential drought risk01:56 | March 27, 2019 -
Okanagan search and rescue groups welcome funding boost01:55 | March 25, 2019 -
Penticton may have to return $6M grant for arena upgrades02:23 | March 18, 2019 -
Keremeos man throws party as he undergoes physician-assisted death02:23 | March 12, 2019 -
South Okanagan community rallies around 24-year-old mom diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer02:06 | March 11, 2019 -
Air Canada faces pushback over plans to cut popular Penticton-Vancouver early morning flight01:51 | March 7, 2019 -
‘Youth have really been left to the side’: $1 million raised for Penticton youth centre01:54 | March 6, 2019 -
Oliver, Osoyoos at odds over proposed national park referendum01:54 | March 5, 2019 -
Penticton freestyle skier wins double gold at 2019 Canada Winter Games02:02 | March 4, 2019
-
Okanagan Falls wildfire grew to seven hectares very quickly on Friday afternoon00:32 | August 31, 2018
-
Man dies after semi plows into SUV in West Kelowna01:14 | June 15, 2019
-
Power line that electrocuted two South Okanagan owlets being bird-proofed, says FortisBC02:13 | June 5, 2019
-
Okanagan Falls to be starved of grocery store with looming IGA closure02:07 | June 4, 2019
-
Accused Penticton beach attacker appears in court for bail hearing01:35 | June 3, 2019
-
Escalating problem with needles left on Penticton school grounds02:01 | May 30, 2019
-
Crown counsel requests no-contact order barring alleged Penticton shooter from contacting ex-wife01:40 | May 29, 2019
-
Penticton beach assault victim awakes from coma02:09 | May 27, 2019
-
Okanagan tourism operators to benefit from new federal strategy: minister02:17 | May 23, 2019
-
Penticton endorses plan to ban sitting on downtown sidewalks during summer months02:10 | May 21, 2019
-
B.C. Wildfire Service to fight wildfire near Osoyoos with fire01:45 | May 15, 2019
-
Parks Canada shares results from proposed South Okanagan-Similkameen national park consultation02:13 | May 14, 2019
-
Scientist behind massive telescope near Penticton wins prestigious fellowship02:01 | May 7, 2019
-
Residents warned of smoke, flames during simulated wildfire training exercise near Penticton01:58 | May 1, 2019
-
84-bed tower at Penticton Regional Hospital opens to public02:01 | April 30, 2019
-
Questions surround mountainous waste pile near Penticton as company’s finances trashed01:51 | April 24, 2019
-
What does it take to be a Blue Man? Global Okanagan goes behind-the-scenes01:58 | April 23, 2019
-
Flood fears recede but drought fears rise amid lower B.C. snowpack02:04 | April 10, 2019
-
B.C. Conservation Officer Service defends killing baited bear during undercover sting01:52 | April 9, 2019
-
Penticton mobile home park residents upset after city shoots down calls for deer cull01:51 | April 3, 2019
-
Kelowna shelter operators in crisis mode after numerous overdoses01:08 | April 2, 2019
-
Recovering addict concerned about relapse due to alleged drug abuse at Penticton shelter01:50 | April 1, 2019
-
Local, federal politicians ask for public’s help to protest YYF flight cuts02:12 | March 28, 2019
-
Osoyoos Lake to be raised early in response to potential drought risk01:56 | March 27, 2019
-
Okanagan search and rescue groups welcome funding boost01:55 | March 25, 2019
-
Penticton may have to return $6M grant for arena upgrades02:23 | March 18, 2019
-
Keremeos man throws party as he undergoes physician-assisted death02:23 | March 12, 2019
-
South Okanagan community rallies around 24-year-old mom diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer02:06 | March 11, 2019
-
Air Canada faces pushback over plans to cut popular Penticton-Vancouver early morning flight01:51 | March 7, 2019
-
‘Youth have really been left to the side’: $1 million raised for Penticton youth centre01:54 | March 6, 2019
-
Oliver, Osoyoos at odds over proposed national park referendum01:54 | March 5, 2019
-
Penticton freestyle skier wins double gold at 2019 Canada Winter Games02:02 | March 4, 2019
Okanagan Falls wildfire grew to seven hectares very quickly on Friday afternoon
Description
August 31, 2018
The BC Wildfire Service says a blaze burning on the westside of Okanagan Falls was human caused.
Highway 97 was shut down in both directions one kilometre north of town while crews worked to douse the flames.
National News
-
‘It’s finally open’; Riders hop on Eglinton Crosstown LRT after waiting more than 16 years for its completion2:279 hours ago -
Olympic downhill ends abruptly for Lindsey Vonn after early crash2:5311 hours ago -
The West Block: Feb. 823:2212 hours ago -
ICE officers in Canada are ‘criminal special agents,’ says former Director14:3211 hours ago -
Canadian forces in Latvia ‘not looking to aggravate the situation’7:1011 hours ago -
Brands roll out star-studded commercials this Super Bowl5:5013 hours ago -
Japan election: Takaichi secures majority in snap election becoming first elected female PM1:4713 hours ago -
Health Canada recalls high blood pressure medication over possible mix-up0:2811 hours ago -
Pan-Canadian trials to treat baby brain cancer launches, building on research from SickKids hospital in Toronto2:0511 hours ago -
Canadian curling couple competes at Winter Olympics in Italy2:121 day ago
Advertisement
Top News
-
China overturns death penalty for accused Canadian drug smuggler2:121 day ago -
Power grid reliability risks rising as demand outpaces new supply: NERC report1:541 day ago -
Kyiv residents wary of peace prospects as Russia continues attacks on energy grid2:261 day ago -
Olympic ski jumping penis enhancement a ‘wild rumour,’ officials say2:512 days ago -
Pakistan suicide bombing in Islamabad’s Shi’ite mosque kills at least 31, injures dozens1:222 days ago -
Deputy chief of Russia’s military intelligence service shot, wounded in Moscow1:522 days ago -
Business Matters: Canadian economy loses 25,000 jobs in January2:232 days ago -
Apple TV’s biggest stars hit the red carpet in Canadian exclusive!4:372 days ago -
Artemis II delayed: What’s grounding NASA’s next moon mission?6:362 days ago -
Bessent asked if U.S. would drop all tariffs if Canada did the same: ‘Absolutely not’1:083 days ago
Sponsored Content
Global National
-
Global National: Feb. 721:2917 hours ago -
Global National: Feb. 621:502 days ago -
Global National: Feb. 522:043 days ago -
Global National: Feb. 319:415 days ago -
Global National: Feb. 221:376 days ago -
Global National: Feb. 121:271 week ago -
Global National: Jan. 3122:071 week ago -
Global National: Jan. 3022:201 week ago -
Global National: Jan. 2922:041 week ago -
Global National: Jan. 2821:372 weeks ago
Trending
-
Health Canada recalls high blood pressure medication over possible mix-up0:2811 hours ago -
Break-in suspect’s struggle with sobriety2:382 days ago -
Pan-Canadian trials to treat baby brain cancer launches, building on research from SickKids hospital in Toronto2:0511 hours ago -
Olympic downhill ends abruptly for Lindsey Vonn after early crash2:5311 hours ago -
Insult added to injury? Canada’s public servants ordered back to office amid looming cuts2:0911 hours ago -
Deportation hearing for suspected high-ranking Iranian official living in Canada held behind closed doors0:452 days ago
Canada
-
‘It’s finally open’; Riders hop on Eglinton Crosstown LRT after waiting more than 16 years for its completion2:279 hours ago -
2026 Winter Olympics: Canada captures its 1st medal with bronze in women’s 3000m speed skating2:311 day ago -
China overturns death penalty for accused Canadian drug smuggler2:121 day ago -
Anand wraps up Greenland trip, says Canada will always choose ‘collaboration’0:541 day ago -
Calgary officials warn repeal of citywide rezoning could risk federal funding1:531 day ago -
Canada, France embassies open in Greenland amid Trump’s threats1:542 days ago -
Another youth arrested in N.S. hockey hazing investigation, RCMP say2:202 days ago -
Canada to open new consulate in Greenland capital amid uncertainty in Arctic0:302 days ago -
Canada at the Olympics: A look back at a century of moments6:112 days ago -
Alleged murder plot and extortion: Toronto police officers among 27 charged in organized crime probe2:193 days ago
U.S. News
-
Nancy Guthrie kidnapping: Trump says authorities have “very strong” clues in case1:541 day ago -
Super Bowl 60, by the numbers2:162 days ago -
Trump posts video with racist depiction of Obamas1:532 days ago -
Family of Nancy Guthrie issues new plea to possible abductors1:372 days ago -
Bail decision looms for Allistair Chapman, facing extradition in Ryan Wedding case1:262 days ago -
Canada’s Tate McRae faces backlash for Team USA Olympics ad1:382 days ago -
‘Grave repercussions’ for U.S. citizens if no agreement reached on DHS funding: WH2:233 days ago -
Democratic Rep. prays for ‘greater levels of compassion’ from Trump while he stands feet away2:393 days ago -
Savannah Guthrie pleads for mother’s return as FBI joins search0:473 days ago -
Trump suggests White House should ‘get involved’ in state elections1:473 days ago
Advertisement
World
-
Climate Science: Hydroclimate whiplash2:3711 hours ago -
Vancouver Goldeneyes Olympic representation4:1014 hours ago -
Vancouver’s Chinatown: a story of vitality6:152 days ago -
Greenlandic Inuit strive for independence, new poll shows3:072 days ago -
U.S. and Iran hold talks in Oman2:082 days ago -
Winter Olympics kicks off in Italy2:582 days ago -
Canada, France embassies open in Greenland amid Trump’s threats1:542 days ago -
Spain battered by Storm Leonardo, flooding streets and homes2:462 days ago -
Pakistan suicide bombing in Islamabad’s Shi’ite mosque kills at least 31, injures dozens1:222 days ago -
Deputy chief of Russia’s military intelligence service shot, wounded in Moscow1:522 days ago
Politics
-
Filipino BC unveils plans for cultural centre in South Vancouver2:235 hours ago -
Residents in one Calgary neighbourhood share feelings of relief and worry ahead of water main twinning project2:066 hours ago -
The West Block: Feb. 823:2212 hours ago -
ICE officers in Canada are ‘criminal special agents,’ says former Director14:3211 hours ago -
Canadian forces in Latvia ‘not looking to aggravate the situation’7:1011 hours ago -
Japan election: Takaichi secures majority in snap election becoming first elected female PM1:4713 hours ago -
Pressure increases on CAQ over scrapped PEQ program2:2211 hours ago -
Insult added to injury? Canada’s public servants ordered back to office amid looming cuts2:0911 hours ago -
Stephen Harper’s archives dispel widely-held myth about his time as Canada’s PM1:531 day ago -
More than 400 vehicles waiting for a tow in Edmonton1:401 day ago
Health and Wellness
-
Mapping the social impact of the Olympics and Paralympics6:051 day ago -
Health Matters: Liberal government faces criticism over pharmacare program2:192 days ago -
Canadians feel health-care has deteriorated, Angus Reid Institute survey suggests2:063 days ago -
Health Matters: Novo Nordisk plans to launch Ozempic pill in Q22:193 days ago -
2 deaths after lengthy ER waits need public inquiry: Manitoba PC leader2:253 days ago -
Health Matters: AB, SK pushing Ottawa to lift ban on certain rodent poison2:285 days ago -
Family feels healthcare system failed mother2:185 days ago -
8.2M Canadian adults living with high blood pressure, report says2:105 days ago -
Health Matters: New hope in the fight against ovarian cancer4:375 days ago -
Free vaccines for Peguis residents amid Hepatitis A outbreak0:406 days ago
Advertisement
Investigative News
-
Deportation hearing for suspected high-ranking Iranian official living in Canada held behind closed doors0:452 days ago -
Battling extortion violence in Surrey7:131 week ago -
Acquitted of murder in Manitoba, charged with a sex offence in B.C.2:272 weeks ago -
Fighting the addictions crisis in northern Manitoba’s Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation5:022 months ago -
‘They can shoot me’: Fear-stricken Ontario family speaks after Bishnoi gang violence in Canada2:512 months ago -
Government responds to allegations of widespread fraud at Social Development and Poverty Reduction ministry3:302 months ago -
Ontario’s landfill crisis: The cost of inaction2:533 months ago -
Canada fails to deport Iranian regime member2:024 months ago -
Police defend handling of information on arrest overseas of wanted B.C. fugitive2:384 months ago -
‘ChatGPT was helping’: Kenyan human trafficking survivor reveals AI role in Myanmar scam centres2:525 months ago
News Bloopers
-
‘Amoosing’ cow leaves Global News Morning crew in stitches1:592 months ago -
‘Can’t use that on TV’: Watch a Global News reporter jump from the highest bungee jump in Canada0:3710 months ago -
Black bear in tree has rough landing after being tranquilized at Halifax-area park0:4917 months ago -
Edmonton, B.C. morning show hosts settle NHL playoff bet3:0521 months ago -
‘You can’t make this stuff up:’ Loud clap of thunder interrupts live TV segment at pivotal moment0:2528 months ago -
Fun times? Global News personalities help clear snow in search of ‘fun’ story2:0039 months ago -
‘Buzzworthy moment’: Colin D’Mello recaps Doug Ford accidentally swallowing a bee1:5742 months ago -
‘Did you just call me daddy?’: Morning show hosts can’t hold back laughter after on-air mixup1:1542 months ago -
B.C. dad hoping to see his cloud photo on TV get his wish following viral TikTok campaign2:1246 months ago -
Bloopers: Phil Darlington slips, slides and falls in these Our Winter City outtakes1:3840 months ago