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Fire kills about 40 calves at Sicamous dairy farm

A Sicamous family is dealing with the loss of about 40 calves after a fire caused significant damage to three structures at D Dutchmen Dairy early Thursday.

Prescribed burn scheduled for Harvey Lake Reservoir area tomorrow

A prescribed burn is taking place tomorrow in the Harvey lake Reservoir area. approximately seven kilometres southeast of Lavington. 

Growing wildfire prompts evacuations, sends heavy smoke across south-central B.C.

Highway 1 remained closed Wednesday between Boston Bar and Boothroyd, B.C., as out-of-control wildfires prompted evacuation orders and threatened nearby communities.

City of Penticton lifts evacuation order after large structure fire

Residents of the 10 residences that were forced to evacuate last Thursday can now return home as the site has been deemed safe.

Vernon Fire Rescue calling for more members

Vernon firefighters are raising concerns about staffing levels following a recent townhouse fire that tragically claimed a life. 

New app providing one-stop shop for wildfire information

A new wildfire app developed in Northern B.C. aims to give residents in British Columbia and Alberta a single source for official emergency information during fire season.
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One person dead following apartment fire in Vernon

One person has died following a fire at an apartment complex in Vernon last week.

Prescribed burn in Lavington set for next week

A prescribed burn, covering up to 40 hectares in the Harvey Reservoir area will take place next week.

B.C. auditor general says oversight gaps, poor collaboration in Lytton wildfire recovery

British Columbia’s auditor general said the province’s lack of coordination and oversight slowed the recovery of Lytton after a wildfire destroyed most of the village in 2021.
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