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Wildfire in Salmon Arm now held

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An out of control wildfire between South Canoe and Larch Hills is now classified as being held. 

“It’s like a moonscape”: B.C. wildlife restoration experts on the challenges of recovering from increasingly intense wildfires

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B.C. land and wildlife experts warn recovery from increasingly intense wildfires can take years, requiring extensive restoration, funding and forest management.

Penticton shifts wildfire evacuees as convention centre capacity tightens

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Penticton is asking some wildfire evacuees already receiving support in the city to relocate from the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre as additional displaced residents arrive.

Splatsin rescinds evacuation alert in Salmon River IR1

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Splatsin has rescinded the evacuation alert in Salmon River IR1 that was issued on Aug. 1 due to the Bradley Creek Wildfire.

RCMP confirm death of 80-year-old woman due to Summerland wildfire

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An 80-year-old woman died while evacuating the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland, RCMP said Sunday.

Penticton mayor says community rallying to support wildfire evacuees

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Penticton’s mayor said officials are watching the wind direction as the out-of-control Bald Range wildfire prompts evacuation orders and alerts for nearby areas.
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Kelowna Airport facing cancellations as wildfires pose challenges

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Wildfires and smoky skies in the Okanagan have been affecting flights at Kelowna International Airport.

Wildfire prompts evacuation alert near Revelstoke

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The City of Revelstoke has issued an evacuation alert for the Fish River Road and Incomappleux River Forest Service Road areas due to a wildfire.

“The community is really strong” Penticton-Summerland MLA speaks on Bald Range wildfire

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As the Bald Range wildfire continues to burn, Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee hopes to shed some light on the current situation.

Bradley Creek Wildfire now “being held”

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The Bradley Creek Wildfire is now "being held", according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWFS).
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Penticton on edge as Bald Range evacuation alerts reach city boundary

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Penticton was on edge Saturday night as evacuation alerts tied to the Bald Range wildfire reached the city boundary and officials urged residents to prepare grab-and-go kits, according to the City of Penticton.

Vernon-adjacent wildfire being held as evacuation restrictions ease

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The Bradley Creek wildfire near Vernon, B.C. is now classified as being held, according to the BC Wildfire Service, as evacuation restrictions ease in parts of the North Okanagan.
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