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Wildfire evacuation alert near Sorrento, B.C. liftedAn evacuation alert was lifted for properties near Sorrento, B.C., Sunday. The alert was put in place on Tuesday due to a wildfire near Newsome Creek that is now listed as held.FireJul 28, 2024
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Local non-profit in Sorrento, B.C. creates program that offers rides to residentsSouth Shuswap Rides is completely volunteer-run in Sorrento and it helps residents get around most of the Okanagan, free of charge.TrafficJan 26, 2024
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B.C. wildfires: Evacuation order downgraded for part of Sorrento“Residents of these properties may go home at this time,” said the regional district. “Property owners must be prepared to evacuate again on short notice if required.”FireSep 2, 2023
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Bush Creek East wildfire: ‘Massive challenges’ ahead, says regional districtThe sprawling blaze is currently estimated at 42,911 hectares. Several evacuation alerts and orders are still in effect for the eight-week-old blaze that started on July 12.FireSep 1, 2023
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‘Cooling trend’ to help ease wildfire fight in B.C.’s Shuswap regionWildfire officials say the Bush Creek East wildfire in the Shuswap has been 'very tricky' to extinguish, and thousands of properties remain on evacuation order.FireAug 30, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: Evacuation order issued for part of SorrentoThe Bush Creek East wildfire is estimated at 43,067 hectares. It began on July 12, on the west side of Adams Lake before spreading and merging with the Lower East Adams Lake fire.FireAug 30, 2023
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At least 131 structures lost in B.C.’s Shuswap from Bush Creek East wildfireCanada Task Force 1, a heavy urban search and rescue team, completed more than 500 rapid damage assessments on homes and properties in the area this week.FireAug 25, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: Closed section of Trans-Canada Highway in Shuswap region reopenedElsewhere in B.C., the Trans-Canada Highway between Boston Bar and Lytton will remain closed through the weekend.TrafficAug 25, 2023
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BC Wildfire Service calls for support post-convoy as Shuswap-area fire swellsOn Wednesday night, a group of residents -- some with trucks -- travelled to a police checkpoint on Highway 1 by Sorrento to challenge RCMP officers.FireAug 24, 2023
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‘Potential safety risk’: Shuswap convoy prompts wildfire crews to leave their posts"This is the latest of several decisions that have significantly impacted operational activities in the area," the BC Wildfire Service said in a thread of deleted posts.FireAug 24, 2023
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