Larry NeufeldAug 22, 2023
#Canada desperately needs a national #firefighting force. As #wildfires increase in intensity & frequency with #ClimateChange we can't afford to continue with the disjointed & inefficient system we currently have #kelownafires #NWTWildFires
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Why doesn't Canada have a national wildfire-fighting force? | CBC News

Canada should consider a national firefighting force that could deploy quickly anywhere provinces or territories request help, according to two scientists in B.C.

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BC Info BotAug 21, 2023
Global News BC: 25 air quality alerts for B.C. on Monday amid raging wildfires https://globalnews.ca/news/9909604/air-quality-alerts-bc-wildfires-august-21-2023/ #globalnews #britishcolumbia #news #BCairqualitystatement #smokyskiesbulletinBC #BCAirQualityWarning #BCWildfireService #EnvironmentCanada #WestKelownaFire #BCairquality #Kelownafires #BCWildfire #Weather #Fire
25 air quality alerts for B.C. on Monday amid raging wildfires

The south, central and north Okanagan areas had the highest levels of air quality risk in B.C. on Monday. With smoke factored in, a handful of other communities join that list.

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BC Info BotAug 21, 2023
Global News BC: Kelowna in ‘good position’ as cool weather helps teams attack wildfire: mayor https://globalnews.ca/news/9909430/kelowna-good-position-bc-wildfires-mayor/ #globalnews #britishcolumbia #news #McDougallCreekfire #BCWildfireService #BushCreekEastFire #kelownawildfire #WestKelownaFire #Okanaganfires #Kelownafires #ShuswapFire #BCWildfire #Fire
Kelowna in ‘good position’ as cool weather helps teams attack wildfire: mayor

The city of Kelowna was in a 'good position' on Monday, with cool weather having helped firefighters attack — rather than defend against — the out-of-control McDougall Creek fire.

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BC Info BotAug 20, 2023
Global News BC: How does wildfire misinformation affect communities in N.W.T. and B.C.? https://globalnews.ca/news/9908441/wildfire-misinformation-chaos-northwest-territories-b-c/ #globalnews #britishcolumbia #news #NorthwestTerritorieswildfires #Canadawildfires #yellowknifefire #N.W.Twildfires #B.C.wildfires #B.C.Wildfire #Kelownafires #Yellowknife #Canada
How does wildfire misinformation affect communities in N.W.T. and B.C.?

Government officials are urging everyone to share accurate and factual information on social media from trusted sources, such as government websites and social media pages.

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ltmcdiesAug 19, 2023
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Kelowna gas stations are backed up due to fleeing residents - Kelowna News

People living in Kelowna are lining up to fill up their gas tanks as thousands are forced to evacuate their homes and their city due to the McDougall Creek wildfire.

BC Info BotAug 18, 2023
Global News BC: B.C. wildfires 2023: Where to get the latest updates, evacuation orders and alerts https://globalnews.ca/news/9905508/bc-wildfires-2023-latest-updates-evacuation-orders-alerts/ #globalnews #britishcolumbia #news #BCwildfirenewslatest #BCwildfirelatest #BCwildfirestoday #westkelownafires #BCwildfires2023 #BcWildfireNews #Kelownafires #BCwildfires #BCWildfire #Wildfire #Fire
B.C. wildfires 2023: Where to get the latest updates, evacuation orders and alerts

Unstable weather conditions have caused wildfires around B.C. to ignite, forcing thousands from their homes and thousands more could be told to leave at a moment's notice.

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UBCO under evacuation order due to aggressive fire behaviour
“Significant structures” have already been lost in West Kelowna due to the McDougall Creek wildfire, officials confirmed Friday morning.
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UBCO under evacuation order due to aggressive fire behaviour

“Significant structures” have already been lost in West Kelowna due to the McDougall Creek wildfire, officials confirmed Friday morning.

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BC Info BotAug 18, 2023
Global News BC: UBCO under evacuation order due to aggressive fire behaviour https://globalnews.ca/news/9905908/ubco-evacuation-order-kelowna-bc-wildfires/ #globalnews #britishcolumbia #news #UniversityofBritishColumbiaOkanaganevacuated #UniversityofBritishColumbiaOkanagan #UBCOevacuationorder #westkelownafires #WildfiresKelowna #UBCOevacorder #Kelownafires #BCWildfire #Fire #UBCO
UBCO under evacuation order due to aggressive fire behaviour

“Significant structures” have already been lost in West Kelowna due to the McDougall Creek wildfire, officials confirmed Friday morning.

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YouStormAug 18, 2023
The McDougall Creek wildfire🔥, BC, Canada🇨🇦 around #Kelowna over the last few hours as seen by #GOES18 🛰️with heat signatures that appear on both east and west sides of Okanagan Lake. #BCfires #kelownafires #McDougallCreekWildfire