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More evacuations as McDougall Creek wildfire in West Kelowna burns into the night

McDougall Creek wildfire in West Kelowna now 10,500 hectares

Aug 18, 2023 8:10 AM Read more >

Cluster of wildfires burning in Vancouver Island’s Strathcona Provincial Park

Cluster of Wolf River fires “being held” but two larger ones remain out of control

Aug 18, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Remaining Yellowknifers urged to get out as sprinklers, fire guards set up

Another 22 evacuation flights are scheduled today, fire is about 15 kilometres from the city

Aug 18, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

Local state of emergency declared for Lake Country as wildfire grows

Visit cordemergency.ca for up to date information on evacuation alerts and orders

Aug 18, 2023 7:20 AM Read more >

VIDEO: West Kelowna inferno crests over ridge; community on high alert

Aug 18, 2023 6:20 AM Read more >

Risk of ‘dry lightning’ in forecast, could worsen B.C.’s wildfire situation

Dry lightning is lightning without the rain

Aug 18, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Evacuation order issued for several North Shuswap properties

Evacuation alert expanded for Celista

Aug 17, 2023 11:50 PM Read more >

Large-scale planned ignition conducted to protect North Shuswap communities

BC Wildfire Service conducted ignition in advance of incoming cold front

Aug 17, 2023 7:40 PM Read more >

Okanagan drought rating heats up to highest, level 5

Fish-bearing streams at historical lows, several completely dry

Aug 17, 2023 5:40 PM Read more >

Bald eagle snagged by fishing line spotted at B.C. lake

An Australian couple captured photos of the eagle while vacationing in the area

Aug 17, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >