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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 >

Central Okanagan fire evacuees say support system too slow

Kelowna West MLA said the Royal LePage volunteers are assisting about 400 people per day

Aug 19, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Kelowna comes together to feed, clothe and help neighbours impacted by fire

Mamas for Mamas providing child care, RV parking, and supplies while Sikh community providing free food

Aug 19, 2023 5:30 PM 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 >

B.C. WILDFIRES: Non-essential travel to 6 Okanagan-area cities restricted

This is the first order under the provincial state of emergency

Aug 19, 2023 1:00 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 >