Possible visible smoke from pile burning: BCWS
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has advised the public that it will be conducting pile burning near Apex Mountain Resort Village and smoke may be visible in the area.
Tag: Keremeos Creek wildfire
UPDATED: All evacuation alerts rescinded for Keremeos Creek fire
The Keremeos Creek wildfire continues to burn out of control, driven by topography and wind, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Hotter, drier weather to fuel Keremeos Creek wildfire
Rising temperatures and lower humidity over the next few days mark more challenging conditions from the cooler, more humid weather that kept the Keremeos Creek wildfire stable over the weekend of Aug. 13/14.
Evacuation orders lifted for Keremeos, Olalla
Keremeos Creek wildfire Evacuation Orders for rural areas outside of Olalla in Area G and the Village of Keremeos have been rescinded as of 2 p.m. August 11.
Western flank of Keremeos fire challenging
While steady progress is being made on the Keremeos Creek wildfire, the western flank north of Olalla continues to pose a challenge according to the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Crews ‘join the dots’ on Keremeos fire containment lines
Monday saw fire crews working on guards on the northern flank of the Keremeos Creek wildfire as wind conditions have been more favourable over the weekend and should remain that way as a high pressure ridge moves in.
UPDATED: Keremeos Creek wildfire growth slowed by inversions
The Keremeos Creek wildfire has grown to an estimated 2,264 hectares but its growth has been slowed by a temperature inversion over the last few days.
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Keremeos Creek interface fire quadruples in size
The Keremeos Creek wildfire which began on Friday, July 29 north of Olalla has more than quadrupled in size in one day according to the B.C. Wildfire service.
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