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UPDATE: Some West Kelowna properties downgraded to wildfire evacuation alert

Entering day nine of the wildfire, it is now at 12,318 hectares

Aug 23, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

Good news for many evacuated from the Twin Lakes fire near Penticton

Evacuation orders for over 100 properties rescinded Tuesday night

Aug 22, 2023 8:30 PM Read more >

UPDATE: New North Okanagan-Shuswap wildfires mainly under control

Fire near Fintry doused by locals, 2 near Mabel Lake, more in Salmon Arm region/Vernon fire zone

Aug 22, 2023 6:00 PM Read more >

Premier Eby tours wildfire devastation in Central Okanagan

Non-essential travel accommodation in West Kelowna still banned

Aug 22, 2023 5:10 PM Read more >

‘Us-versus-them-mentality’ in North Shuswap hindering firefighting effort

Citizens urged to evacuate, firefighters available to deal with any issues that arise

Aug 22, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Shuswap MLA speaks up for North Shuswap citizens fighting fires

BC United Party members criticize B.C. premier for blocking support

Aug 22, 2023 3:50 PM Read more >

More than 1,000 wildfire evacuees in Vernon

Most from West Kelowna, Westbank First Nation, Westside Road, Kelowna and Lake Country, some from Shuswap area

Aug 22, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

Traders Cove hardest hit in Westside wildfire

Fire chief reports less than 100 structures lost

Aug 22, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Crews fight Crater Creek wildfire near Keremeos under favourable conditions

The cross-border fire now sits at 44,000 hectares southwest of the Similkameen village

Aug 22, 2023 12:30 PM Read more >

Structural damage assessment from McDougall Creek wildfire in West Kelowna complete

Damage assessments were conducted by Canada Task Force 1

Aug 22, 2023 12:25 PM Read more >