Potential lightning, thunderstorms and erratic winds are being monitored into tomorrow
Steep, rocky terrain and hot, dry conditions posing challenges for crews
Topography and the way winds travel over it add complications to firefighting efforts
The Keremeos fire near Penticton is currently 5903 hectares in size.
Keremeos Creek fire near Penticton by far the largest at 5,903 hectares
Blaze near Lytton has grown to an estimated 3,745 hectares
213 wildland firefighters continue to battle the blaze
213 wildland firefighters continue to battle the blaze
The fire has been burning since July 14
BC Wildfire Service says crews were challenged overnight in fighting the blaze north of Olalla
Despite the cooler weather, the fire isn’t out of the woods yet with temperatures expecting to raise
Evacuation orders have been issued for more than 500 properties
BC SPCA cared for hundreds of animals impacted by wildfires in 2021
Following crews’ work, Larch Hills fire ‘being held’ while Niskonlith Creek blaze ‘under control’
The blaze sparked Thursday evening
The fires were started sometime Thursday afteroon
Gotta Goat Farm on Green Mountain Road is currently evacuating all of its animals
Fast-moving winds became a concern for the incident management team overnight
Highway 3A has reopened in both directions
A witness provided first aid on scene before McIlravey was taken in an ambulance
