The temperature is expected to reach 32C on Aug. 28, which may cause fire activity to increase
Protecting properties continues to be a priority for fire crews on Aug. 28
The fire remains at 1,830 hectares
The fire remains at 1,830 hectares
Trudeau meets with city, regional officials and firefighters in West Kelowna
‘You showed up and fought this fire while your own homes were burning behind you’
‘Things are looking good, but we still have a long way to go’
‘The emergency is not over, but we are working on ensuring a strong recovery plan’
Less than 90 structures expected to be lost in West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation
The McDougall Creek wildfire ripped through the community on Aug. 18
‘Thank the firefighters that are out there kicking ass’
According to the BC Wildfire Service, the Walroy Lake wildfire remains at 769 hectares
‘To ensure we can provide an appropriate and coordinated regional response to this fire’
‘We have been here before, and we got through it together’
‘Priority is safety of our community and access to the airspace required by aerial firefighters’
Several evacuation orders have been issued including Quail Ridge and Finch Road
McDougall Creek wildfire in West Kelowna now 10,500 hectares
The Okanagan Mountain Park wildfire started Aug. 16, 2003, with a lightning strike
The rare and highly valuable violin dates back to the 1840s
Blake competing in the 2023 Bell Canadian Track and Field Championships
