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Cooling trend to bring some relief as more than 400 wildfires burn in B.C.

About 500 people remain under evacuation order, another 5,000 under evacuation alert

Jul 24, 2024 8:31 AM Read more >

Lightning sparked 59 wildfires in Kamloops Fire Centre in past 5 days: BCWS

The region has seen 1,118 lightning strikes since July 18

Jul 23, 2024 6:30 PM Read more >

Three fires reported between Penticton and Carmi

The fires are likely caused by lightning strikes

Jul 23, 2024 3:27 PM Read more >

Couple loses motorhome to fire at Ashnola campground near Keremeos

The cause of the fire has yet to be determined

Jul 23, 2024 2:17 PM Read more >

Thousands under evacuation alert with close to 400 wildfires burning in B.C.

88 new blazes discovered in last 24 hours

Jul 23, 2024 12:57 PM Read more >

'Canada needs a plan': Okanagan MP calls for national wildfire force

'Sadly, this is becoming our new normal, and we clearly need to do things differently': MP Cannings

Jul 23, 2024 12:36 PM Read more >

Calcite Creek wildfire south of Princeton continues to grow

The fire has continued to swell since it was sparked on July 18

Jul 23, 2024 11:19 AM Read more >

B.C. warns wildfires may cause more sudden closures along Interior highways

Province discouraging drivers from non-essential travel in fire-affected areas as it may clog evacuation routes

Jul 22, 2024 4:19 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Second wildfire now held near Oliver

The wildfire currently stands at about 0.5 hectares but out of control

Jul 22, 2024 3:19 PM Read more >

Calcite Creek wildfire south of Princeton grows to 764 hectares

The fire has continued to grow since it was first reported on July 18

Jul 22, 2024 1:28 PM Read more >