Keremeos Creek Wildfire
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Apex Mountain Resort achieves fire insurance gradingApex Volunteer Fire Rescue has achieved a fire insurance grading of 'protected' one year after fire service began.FireJan 8, 2023
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Blue Mountain wildfire near Penticton sees little growth overnightThe Blue Mountain wildfire is about seven kilometres west of Penticton and 15 kilometres north of the Keremeos Creek wildfire. It is classified as out of control.FireSep 4, 2022
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Blue Mountain wildfire in South Okanagan estimated at 54 hectaresThe BC Wildfire Service says 16 firefighters and two helicopters, plus ground equipment, are on scene, battling the blaze suspected to be person-caused.CanadaSep 3, 2022
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BC Wildfire Service reports new South Okanagan blazeBC Wildfire says the fire is located west of Penticton and around 15 km north of the Keremeos Creek wildfire.CanadaSep 2, 2022
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Drones force Keremeos Creek wildfire crews to halt operationsBC Wildfire Service says they had to halt aerial operations on Monday due to unauthorized drones in the area.FireAug 30, 2022
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Keremeos Creek wildfire now held, 28 days after ignitionBC Wildfire said Friday that the Keremeos Creek fire, which is still mapped at a sizeable 7,0178 hectares, would not likely spread past predetermined boundaries given the weather.FireAug 26, 2022
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Keremeos Creek wildfire still burns out of control, ‘erratic winds’ expectedNorth of Olalla Creek Road, crews continue to establish a fuel-free hose lay and extinguish hot spots identified on the thermal aerial scans.FireAug 22, 2022
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Keremeos Creek wildfire grows by 100 hectares due to wind, planned ignitionsIn an update Sunday morning, BC Wildfire Service says the Keremeos Creek wildfire's behaviour continues to be 'wind-driven,' with winds expected to increase.FireAug 21, 2022
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Increased fire behaviour expected at Keremeos Creek wildfireSmoke will continue to be visible until there is significant rainfall over the fire. Smoke appearing from well within the fire perimeter is common.FireAug 19, 2022
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Regional district rescinds remaining evacuation order for Keremeos Creek wildfire‘This will allow residents of 25 properties along Green Mountain Road and Sheep Creek Road to return home,’ the RDOS announced Wednesday as wildfire evacuation orders were lifted.CanadaAug 17, 2022
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