Significant lack of rainfall this year has southern Interior communities bracing for a rough season
“British Columbia has a long history of offering a helping hand to other provinces.”
Parts of Saskatchewan, Manitoba and British Columbia reported either significant drought or record low rainfall between January and April
The wildfire near Penticton, and another near Kamloops, are B.C.’s first of 2021
The road was closed for over an hour as emergency crews dealt with the fires
‘The ups are getting a little bit higher and the downs aren’t going as low as they usually do’
Alert is due to the Talbot Creek wildfire
The fire closed the highway’s northbound lanes near Merritt.
Owner John Skinner said they’re taking it day by day
One fire near Meade Creek remains at ‘being held’ status
More than 300 people remain on an evacuation order in Penticton
Largest fire has spread to 20 acres at Sooke Reservoir
More than 300 homes are on an evacuation order about 6 km from Okanagan Falls
The blaze north of Okanagan Falls has caused the evacuation of 319 homes
Twenty-nine fires remain active, as of Friday (Aug 7)
Emergency vehicles are at the scene near Sage Mesa, evacuation centre set up in Penticton
RCMP making progress in arson investigation of Marsh Creek fires
Good Samaritans prevented the blaze from getting out of control
Interior universities team up to gather, model data
Propane fire rings still allowed
