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Don’t let flooding, wildfire guard down, RDOS says

“There are also early concerns about drought extending into the spring and summer, potentially leading to an early wildfire season,” said the RDOS.

Don’t let flooding, wildfire guard down, RDOS says

“There are also early concerns about drought extending into the spring and summer, potentially leading to an early wildfire season,” said the RDOS.

Washrooms vandalized at Kenyon Park in Okanagan Falls

The RDOS says the park’s washrooms will remain closed until repairs are completed.

Upper Park Rill wildfire triggers evacuation alerts near Oliver, B.C.

Late Sunday, an evacuation alert was issued by the Regional District due to the threat of the Upper Park Rill wildfire.

B.C. wildfires: Crater Creek blaze near Keremeos grows to 37K hectares

The Upper Park Rill Creek blaze southeast of Okanagan Falls was still estimated at 1,090 hectares – the same size it was Friday evening.

Crater Creek wildfire burning south of Keremeos, B.C., grows to 220 square kilometres

The fire was previously listed at 14,000 hectares on Thursday, showing a rapid growth overnight. Officials fear weather conditions will fuel further expansion.

‘Who’s making the decisions?’ Criticism after Crater Creek wildfire explodes, growing 10 times in size

The Crater Creek wildfire, fanned by winds, merged with the Gillanders Creek fire. Together, the two fires grew from an estimated 1,100 hectares to 10,000 hectares.

Evacuation order downsized for Eagle Bluff wildfire near Osoyoos

'We’re so happy about having the evacuation orders lifted in most places,' said the mayor of Osoyoos, Sue McKortoff.

Evacuation alert issued for Osoyoos after U.S. wildfire crosses border

The fire was burning close to Oroville in Washington state when it crossed the border, just west of Osoyoos, B.C.