Category Archives: Wildfires
B.C. welcomes 100 firefighters from Mexico, province finalizing more out-of-province resources
ABBOTSFORD - The B.C. government officially welcomed in 100 firefighters from Mexico into Abbotsford on Saturday (July 24).Mike Farnworth, minister of public safety and solicitor general for British C...
Jul 24, 2021
Whitecroft residents express relief, gratitude as they return home
WHITECROFT, B.C. - Whitecroft residents were told they could go home on Thursday night after being put on an evacuation order for almost two weeks."I know the firefighters were going to do everything ...
Jul 23, 2021
Wind shift helped firefighters gain the upper hand on Embleton Mountain fire: BCWS
WHITECROFT, B.C. - Whitecroft residents are heading back home Friday (July 23) as the community's evacuation order was lifted by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Thursday evening.The order was fi...
Jul 23, 2021
Sun Peaks back to full operation this weekend
(Editor's Note: This story replaces an earlier version, updating it with new information.) WHITECROFT, B.C. - It's a rare bit of hopeful news on the B.C. wildfire fight. Operations at Sun Peaks will r...
Jul 22, 2021
Seymour Arm evacuation expanded
SEYMOUR ARM, B.C. - An evacuation order affecting a portion of the Shuswap community of Seymour Arm has been expanded.It's due to the nearby Hunakwa Lake fire, now measured at 1,100 hectares and threa...
Jul 22, 2021
Long-term effects of smoke inhalation should be avoided: Interior Health
KAMLOOPS - It has been almost a month of a smoke-filled sky in Kamloops and the recommendation from Interior Health remains the same: stay indoors, stay hydrated and avoid strenuous outdoor exercise -...
Jul 22, 2021
Residents of 17 properties near Lytton allowed back home
LYTTON, B.C. - While the Lytton Creek wildfire is prompting evacuation orders on its leading edge - including for the community of Spences Bridge - residents on the other end are being sent back home....
Jul 22, 2021
TNRD evacuates Spences Bridge due to threatening Lytton Creek wildfire
SPENCES BRIDGE, B.C. - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) announced the evacuation of 169 properties near the Lytton Creek wildfire Thursday (July 22), including all of Spences Bridge. These...
Jul 22, 2021
Raging Hunakwa Lake fire prompts partial evacuation of Seymour Arm
SEYMOUR ARM, B.C. - The growing Hunakwa Lake wildfire has led the Columbia Shuswap Regional District to evacuate a portion of the community of Seymour Arm.The order was made as of 8:00 a.m. Thursday (...
Jul 22, 2021
TNRD opens resiliency centre to aid evacuees
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has opened a resiliency centre in Kamloops to support wildfire evacuees. The centre is open seven days a week from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm and is loca...
Jul 22, 2021
