Kelowna Airport facing cancellations as wildfires pose challenges
Wildfires and smoky skies in the Okanagan have been affecting flights at Kelowna International Airport.
Update: “Everybody’s going to know somebody who has lost a home” Summerland mayor provides update on Bald Range Wildfire
With around 20,000 people being displaced due to the Bald Range Wildfire, Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes provided an update to residents.
“The community is really strong” Penticton-Summerland MLA speaks on Bald Range wildfire
As the Bald Range wildfire continues to burn, Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee hopes to shed some light on the current situation.
Crews working to establish control lines at Quilpituk Creek Wildfire
The B.C. Wildfire Service says it will be conducting small-scale ignitions at the perimeter of the Quilpituk Creek wildfire to establish control lines.
Penticton on edge as Bald Range evacuation alerts reach city boundary
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.
Bradley Creek wildfire being held as evacuation restrictions ease
The Bradley Creek wildfire near Vernon is now classified as being held, according to the BC Wildfire Service, as evacuation restrictions ease in parts of the North Okanagan.
RCMP investigating possible death amid Bald Range wildfire
RCMP and the B.C. Coroners Service are investigating a report of a possible death as a wildfire forces evacuations in the Summerland area.
Wildfire activity affecting flights at Kelowna airport
Wildfire activity in the Central Okanagan is affecting operations at Kelowna International Airport, with several flights cancelled.
Summerland, Penticton mayors respond as Bald Range wildfire forces evacuation
Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes said residents should not expect to return home immediately as crews continue battling the Bald Range wildfire.
Peachland resident recounts wildfire evacuation
A Peachland resident forced from his home by the Bald Range wildfire said his family was prepared to evacuate but struggled to find a place to stay.
‘This is a tipping point’ as state of provincial emergency declared
B.C. has declared a state of provincial emergency as a rapidly growing wildfire near Summerland forces thousands of people from their homes.
Konanz says help available as Bald Range wildfire forces evacuations
Federal support is available for Bald Range wildfire evacuees as crews continue to battle the blaze, MP Helena Konanz said.
