Flood Falls fire is being held and is in steep terrain, but coming rain could help extinguish it
Ember the Fox replaces Smokey Bear as FireSmart mascot after nearly 80 years
Province asking people to cut back on water usage, may add restrictions if conditions don’t improve
Planes circling as smoke in Cosens Bay area of Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park
The fire is highly visible to Kamloops and the surrounding area
The KFD has responded to several grass and brush fires over the last few weeks
Years of suppressed fire and fuel buildup has led to a higher risk of severe fires when they occur
Parks Canada suspect that the fire was started due to human cause
530 wildfires already recorded this year, worst of season yet to come
Evacuation orders are in effect for the region
Fire is now moving away from the Village of Lytton and Lytton First Nation
The blaze is an estimated .01 hectares in size
Angela Elise Cornish was arrested on May 11 and charged with multiple counts of arson
Shaun Reed has fought fires in Lake Country for 13 years
Grants of up to $500 are available through the 2022 FireSmart program.
North Westside at higher risk because of severe damage caused by the 2021 fire
New study finds higher incidence of lung cancer and brain tumours due to wildfire exposures