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UPDATE: 46-hectare wildfire in Penticton under control

UPDATE: 46-hectare wildfire in Penticton under control

The wildfire started due to a trailer fire
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Hullcar Mountain wildfire in North Okanagan nearly doubles, now 670 hectares

Hullcar Mountain wildfire in North Okanagan nearly doubles, now 670 hectares

An evacuation order was put in effect for 17 properties in Hullcar, Deep Creek and Frederick Road and Todd Creek Place
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Senior Vancouver Island mountain biker rescued after fall from steep embankment

Senior Vancouver Island mountain biker rescued after fall from steep embankment

Injured 74-year-old man airlifted to safety from Englishman River Falls Park
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Some evacuation orders downgraded for Shetland Creek wildfire

Some evacuation orders downgraded for Shetland Creek wildfire

Evacuation order downgraded to alert for some residents of Venables Valley, Hat Creek Valley, and Oregon Jack Valley
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Evacuation alerts issued due to 20-hectare wildfire in Penticton

Evacuation alerts issued due to 20-hectare wildfire in Penticton

Crews responded to the blaze at around 3:35 p.m.
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UPDATE: Hwy. 1 closed eastbound following fatal 5-vehicle collision in Chilliwack

UPDATE: Hwy. 1 closed eastbound following fatal 5-vehicle collision in Chilliwack

Crash happened at Vedder Canal Bridge, near Yale Road West exit
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Man dies while saving life of young son in Similkameen River tragedy

Man dies while saving life of young son in Similkameen River tragedy

It is not uncommon for rescuers to become victims under these circumstances, says Keremeos fire chief
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Stay away from 5,256 hectare Calcite fire near Princeton

Stay away from 5,256 hectare Calcite fire near Princeton

Crews work on containment strategies and structural protection
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2024 wildfire season on pace to become benchmark for B.C.

2024 wildfire season on pace to become benchmark for B.C.

This year's wildfire season has already exceeded the 10-year-average for the number of fires and could end up becoming a benchmark for future years. 
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Construction industry in Greater Victoria confronts addiction issues

Construction industry in Greater Victoria confronts addiction issues

The Vancouver Island Construction Association is making a proactive, positive shift in how drug addiction is approached
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