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UPDATE: Crews expect 'erratic, gusty winds,' as Summerland wildfire continues to grow
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (456+ words) Published 12:00 pm Saturday, August 22, 2026 The Bald Range wildfire continues to grow, with the out-of-control blaze now 24,820 hectares in size. BC Wildfire Service says the growth comes as it expects “erratic, gusty winds” on Saturday. “Our crews, aviation and heavy equipment…...
Increased fire activity expected Friday on Ainslie Creek blaze
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (447+ words) Published 7:45 am Friday, August 21, 2026 By Dillon White/Mission City Record Fire behaviour increased in the Brunswick Complex on Thursday (Aug. 20), with more increased activity expected Friday (Aug. 21). The Brunswick Complex includes the 66,557-hectare Ainslie Creek wildfire and the 9,110-hectare Brunswick…...
VIDEO: Residents suppress wildfire near Chilliwack Lake
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (231+ words) Published 10:23 am Thursday, August 20, 2026 Residents close to a wildfire near Chilliwack Lake were quick to help extinguish the flames before they got further out of control on Aug. 19. A wildfire was reported at about 5 p.m. in the Chilliwack River Valley, and…...
As Vernon pond dries up, North Okanagan Naturalist Club pursues assessments
2+ day, 5+ min ago (731+ words) Published 1:00 pm Thursday, August 20, 2026 Cools Pond in Vernon is almost completely dried up. A scant amount of water is all that’s left in the middle of the pond as of Thursday, Aug. 20, amid a persistent drought that has parched the…...
UPDATE: Evacuation order lifted for large wildfire-scorched area near Vernon
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (1169+ words) Published 2:20 pm Saturday, August 15, 2026 A hot spot has been identified northwest of the Irish Creek Road South and Westside Road intersection, in the same spot as on Aug. 13, according to the Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB). OKIB crews are on scene…...
Evacuation alerts remain in place for the Quilpituk Creek wildfire
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (266+ words) Published 9:23 am Saturday, August 15, 2026 The Quilpituk Creek wildfire is still being held as of Aug. 15, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS). A Saturday morning update from BCWS pegs the blaze at 1,275 hectares, and based on current fuel, weather conditions…...
Challenging conditions expected for Brunswick Complex wildfires on Thursday
1+ week, 2+ day ago (326+ words) Published 8:19 am Thursday, August 13, 2026 By Dillon White/Mission City Record Challenging conditions are expected for the Brunswick Complex wildfires on Thursday (Aug. 13) before more moderate conditions return on Friday (Aug. 14). The Brunswick Complex is comprised of the 61,618-hectare Ainslie Creek…...
Re-entry information session for Pear Lake wildfire evacuees coming on Friday: TNRD
1+ week, 1+ day ago (330+ words) Published 5:06 pm Thursday, August 13, 2026 The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is advising the public about a re-entry planning information session for Pear Lake wildfire evacuees happening on Friday. In an Aug. 13 press release from the TNRD, it says the regional district…...
UPDATE: Evacuation orders, alerts to remain in place for Bald Range Wildfire
1+ week, 2+ day ago (653+ words) Published 4:43 pm Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Evacuation orders and alerts will remain in place on Wednesday for the Bald Range Wildfire, stated the Central Okanagan Emergency Management. The blaze currently spans 18,450 hectares in size and saw growth toward the boundary of the…...
Be vigilant: Enderby fire chief warns of human-caused wildfires
1+ week, 4+ day ago (545+ words) Published 3:30 pm Monday, August 10, 2026 Tinder-dry conditions with wildfires raging all around the province have prompted caution from Enderby Fire Chief Richard Bastiaansen. “Be vigilant,” Bastiaansen said in a message to community members Monday, Aug. 10. “Conditions across our region are extremely…...