Wildfires

Evacuation order lifted for Botanie, evacuation alert in effect

July 23, 2014 // 0 Comments

NEWS/ WILDFIRES — The evacuation order in the area of Botanie Creek wildfire north of Lytton has been downgraded to an evacuation alert effective 5 p.m. today, Wednesday. [Continue]

More out-of-province fire personnel fly into Kamloops for deployment

July 23, 2014 // 0 Comments

NEWS/ WILDFIRES — More out-of-province fire personnel are arriving to help with B.C.’s wildfires in anticipation of a return to hot and dry conditions by the weekend. [Continue]

Campfire ban removed from Clearwater fire zone

July 22, 2014 // 0 Comments

NEWS/ WILDFIRES — Rain in the Clearwater fire zone has resulted in removal of the campfire ban there but campfires remain banned in all other areas of the Kamloops Fire [Continue]

Good news on wildfire front as progress made in West Kelowna, Red Deer Creek

July 21, 2014 // 0 Comments

NEWS/ WILDFIRES — There was good news on the B.C. wildfire front today as an evacuation order was removed for the massive Red Deer Creek fire zone 61 km southeast of [Continue]

Crews brace for strong winds at West Kelowna fire overnight

July 19, 2014 // 0 Comments

NEWS/ WILDFIRES — Firefighters are bracing for strong winds tonight, keeping their guards up and their fingers crossed that the Smith Creek fire near West Kelowna will stay [Continue]

Hopeful signs in West Kelowna as wildfire smaller than thought, contained with retardant

July 18, 2014 // 0 Comments

NEWS/ WILDFIRES — There are hopeful signs in the battle against the fire threatening homes in West Kelowna. The Smith Creek wildfire is smaller than was estimated earlier [Continue]