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Crater Creek wildfire near Keremeos sees no growth; evacuation orders still in place

The 44,000-hectare blaze is burning out of control 18 kilometres southwest of Keremeos

Aug 26, 2023 10:20 AM Read more >

Canada Task Force 1 arrives in Shuswap to assess fire-damaged homes

The search and rescue team will provide an ‘initial understanding’ of the impacted homes’ state

Aug 26, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Evacuation orders not expected to be lifted Friday evening in Central Okanagan

The region’s emergency centre will provide more information Saturday at 10 a.m.

Aug 25, 2023 9:20 PM Read more >

Two new wildfires burning in the Shuswap northwest of Seymour Arm

Both blazes believed to have been caused by lightning

Aug 25, 2023 6:30 PM Read more >

Unclear when Okanagan seniors evacuated from wildfire zones will return home: Interior Health

Close to 900 seniors have been relocated; health authority evaluating a number of factors for return home

Aug 25, 2023 6:30 PM Read more >

Evacuation alerts ended for properties affected by Crater Creek wildfire near Keremeos

Includes properties on Lower Similkameen I.R No. 10

Aug 25, 2023 6:00 PM Read more >

Evacuation order lifted for Sorrento, Little River area of Shuswap

Residents can now make their way home, but are still under an evacuation alert

Aug 25, 2023 5:55 PM Read more >

Supplies going to North Shuswap, BCWS crews continue to work in priority areas

Anticipated increasing temperatures a concern

Aug 25, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

North Shuswap citizens receive BCWS fire training, need garbage bins

Without power since Aug. 18, locals now dealing with rotting food

Aug 25, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

BC Wildfire conducting aerial ignition on McDougall Creek fire in North Westside

Crews are working to strengthen control lines in the northern portion of the McDougall Creek wildfire

Aug 25, 2023 3:10 PM Read more >