6+ day, 21+ hour ago   (238+ words) Published 10:03 am Monday, September 7, 2026 The Ezra Creek wildfire north of Castlegar is now under control according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS). The status means the wildfire is not projected to spread beyond the current perimeter. The lightning-caused fire was…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (240+ words) Published 7:17 pm Monday, August 31, 2026 Evacuation orders and alerts are being downgraded to all clear for areas affected by the Pear Lake wildfire. At 4 p.m. Monday (Aug.31), the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) rescinded evacuation orders and alerts to all clear for approximately…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (416+ words) Published 3:45 pm Saturday, August 29, 2026 Two properties that were on evacuation alert in Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Area “E” are part of an area that has been downgraded to all clear, and more of Area “E” has been downgraded from evacuation…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (271+ words) Published 6:12 pm Friday, August 28, 2026 Despite slowed activity and no anticipated growth of the Bald Range wildfire, an area restriction order has been announced. BC Wildfire Service has issued a notice that an area restriction order will come into effect at…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (440+ words) Published 6:00 pm Thursday, August 27, 2026 The Mayor of Summerland, its MLA, and the B.C. Minister of Forests are encouraging people to visit the Okanagan to help give local businesses a boost in the wake of a devastating wildfire, and to avoid spending…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (227+ words) Published 2:37 pm Wednesday, August 26, 2026 After providing aid support for the wildfires raging in Summerland, Nelson Hydro and Nelson Public Works have returned home. The crews helped with restoration efforts by restoring power to critical infrastructure, including water pump stations and…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (281+ words) Published 6:45 pm Tuesday, August 25, 2026 The BC Wildfire Service and Peachland Fire and Rescue have brought a brush fire along Lipsett Road under control. Peachland Mayor Patrick Van Minsel and the BC Wildfire Service posted updates confirming that the fire had…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (650+ words) Published 3:41 pm Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Weekend rain and humidity have helped slow the growth of the Pear Lake fire burning in the South Cariboo. In an Aug. 25 update, the BC Wildfire Service stated that thunderstorms brought rain to the Big Bar…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (395+ words) Published 5:56 am Tuesday, August 25, 2026 While BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) said it could take advantage of lower temperatures over the weekend, rising heat would increase activity on the western flank of the Bald Range wildfire on Tuesday, Aug. 25. The west flank…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (389+ words) Published 2:15 pm Monday, August 24, 2026 The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has downgraded some properties on evacuation order to alert, and some on evacuation alert to all clear, due to decreased threat from the Ainslie Creek wildfire. The fire, still burning out…...