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More wildfire evacuation orders for properties near Slocan Lake

More wildfire evacuation orders for properties near Slocan Lake

The Slocan Valley Complex is made up of 5 wildfires
Suspected arson causes up to millions in damage at Vancouver Walmart: police

Suspected arson causes up to millions in damage at Vancouver Walmart: police

Store along Grandview Highway closed until further notice while damage repaired
Shetland Creek fire burning in 'unfavourable, challenging' terrain on south flank

Shetland Creek fire burning in 'unfavourable, challenging' terrain on south flank

Evacuation order has been expanded to include three properties south of Spences Bridge
Water licensing restrictions deterring new Vancouver Island farms

Water licensing restrictions deterring new Vancouver Island farms

Only 1 land match was made in Cowichan's Koksilah River watershed over a 1-year period
Rain, cooler weather helping to lower wildfire risk in B.C.

Rain, cooler weather helping to lower wildfire risk in B.C.

Despite improving conditions, many communities remain under evacuation order or alert
More than 600 properties under wildfire evacuation order around Slocan

More than 600 properties under wildfire evacuation order around Slocan

The order came into effect at 8 a.m. Sunday, July 28
Department of Fisheries untangles gear from humpback whale off B.C.’s coast

Department of Fisheries untangles gear from humpback whale off B.C.’s coast

Recuers say the whale was trailing more than 50 metres of line and gear
Okanagan farmers fear for future after BC Tree Fruit closure

Okanagan farmers fear for future after BC Tree Fruit closure

Okanagan farmers are unsure how to move forward after the news broke that BC Tree Fruits is dissolving
Fires deliberately set in Crofton Friday night worry community

Fires deliberately set in Crofton Friday night worry community

Conditions are tinder dry
Wildfire south of Princeton mapped at close to 1,800 hectares

Wildfire south of Princeton mapped at close to 1,800 hectares

Blaze sees no growth overnight: BC Wildfire Service