Remaining West Kelowna evacuation orders could last up to two more weeks

It will take up to two weeks before those remaining on an evacuation order for the McDougall Creek wildfire can return home, officials said Sunday night.

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Remaining West Kelowna evacuation orders could last up to two more weeks
It will take up to two weeks before those remaining on an evacuation order for the McDougall Creek wildfire can return home, officials said Sunday night.
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Remaining West Kelowna evacuation orders could last up to two more weeks

It will take up to two weeks before those remaining on an evacuation order for the McDougall Creek wildfire can return home, officials said Sunday night.

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‘The threat definitely exists’: Concerns around McDougall Creek wildfire persist
Areas where the fire already tore through are also still going to see a lot of fire activity but Brolund is confident about the stage of control in those areas.
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‘The threat definitely exists’: Concerns around McDougall Creek wildfire persist

Areas where the fire already tore through are also still going to see a lot of fire activity but Brolund is confident about the stage of control in those areas. 

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‘The threat definitely exists’: Concerns around McDougall Creek wildfire persist

Areas where the fire already tore through are also still going to see a lot of fire activity but Brolund is confident about the stage of control in those areas. 

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Officials to offer update on West Kelowna area wildfire one week after widespread devastation

The update, which will not address what's happening in Kelowna and Lake Country, will be livestreamed and will be held in this article starting at 10 a.m.

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‘I’m running out of underwear, too, folks!’ West Kelowna fire chief calls for patience from evacuees

West Kelowna's fire chief knows exactly how eager evacuees are to get home now that the McDougall Creek wildfire is more manageable.

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Planned ignitions for Osoyoos-area wildfire underway

Overall, the planned ignition will cover up to 1,800 hectares where the fire is burning in steep and rocky terrain that poses safety risks to crews and heavy equipment.

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