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Colder morning keeps West Kelowna’s McDougall Creek wildfire activity low

The blaze remains at an estimated 11,000 hectares in size

Aug 20, 2023 7:55 AM Read more >

Kelowna RCMP stop duo who forced their way behind fire line

‘To ensure we can provide an appropriate and coordinated regional response to this fire’

Aug 19, 2023 4:15 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Fast-moving grass fire in Penticton under control

Penticton Fire Department, PIB and BC Wildfire Service currently on scene in West Bench

Aug 19, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Community leaders urge calm and patience as crews battle Okanagan wildfires

‘We have been here before, and we got through it together’

Aug 19, 2023 1:45 PM Read more >

Fund started for those looking to help British Columbians impacted by wildfires

Canadian Red Cross has launched an appeal for donations

Aug 19, 2023 11:30 AM Read more >

Wildfires force cancellation of Salmon Arm ROOTSandBLUES Festival

Friday night ends at Main Stage with performance by Blue Rodeo

Aug 19, 2023 10:15 AM Read more >

All flights in and out of Kelowna remain cancelled due to wildfires

Flights are cancelled ‘to allow for aerial firefighting activities in the surrounding communities’

Aug 19, 2023 10:08 AM Read more >

2 largest fires continue to burn within Strathcona Provincial Park on Vancouver Island

Mount Con Reid and North River fires each exceed 100 hectares

Aug 19, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

UPDATE: More growth expected as Crater Creek wildfire near Keremeos crosses border

BC Wildfire Service now working with officials south of the border to fight 37,000-hectare blaze

Aug 19, 2023 9:45 AM Read more >

North Shuswap directer surveying damage in Scotch Creek after wildfire

‘…just on this brief pass through, that 50 to 60 per cent of Scotch Creek is okay or minimal damage’

Aug 19, 2023 9:35 AM Read more >