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Cooling trend to bring some relief as more than 400 wildfires burn in B.C.

About 500 people remain under evacuation order, another 5,000 under evacuation alert

Jul 24, 2024 8:31 AM Read more >

Public wildfire meeting for residents of North Kootenay Lake July 24

Meeting will take place at the Argenta Hall

Jul 24, 2024 7:33 AM Read more >

Update: Evacuation alert issued for Argenta and Johnsons Landing

A public information meeting will be held in Argenta today at 6:00 for North Kootenay Lake residents

Jul 24, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Thousands under evacuation alert with close to 400 wildfires burning in B.C.

88 new blazes discovered in last 24 hours

Jul 23, 2024 12:57 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Slocan and rural areas placed on wildfire evacuation alert, public info meeting July 24

Also, 20 more properties placed on alert near the Aylwin Creek fire

Jul 23, 2024 9:58 AM Read more >

B.C. warns wildfires may cause more sudden closures along Interior highways

Province discouraging drivers from non-essential travel in fire-affected areas as it may clog evacuation routes

Jul 22, 2024 4:19 PM Read more >

Blewett's Helen Jameson, who cared for injured wildlife, dies at 89

Jameson was celebrated for her animal rehabilitation

Jul 22, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Three wildfires near Silverton grow in size

Nemo Creek 1, Aylwin and Komonko fires have all grown

Jul 20, 2024 11:03 AM Read more >

BC Wildfire asks Kootenay residents to steer clear of aircraft fighting fires

BC Wildfire Service is warning members of the public to stay out of operating areas of firefighting aircraft as fire activity continues

Jul 20, 2024 11:02 AM Read more >

UPDATED: Highway 6 closed, Silverton put on evacuation alert

Residents should be ready to leave at a moment’s notice

Jul 20, 2024 9:01 AM Read more >