Emergency Services

Transportation Safety Board says PG plane crash investigation may take 450 days to complete

Emergency Services Brendan Pawliw -
In its initial investigation in Prince George, the Transportation Safety Board noted the plane lost one of its two engines, prompting the emergency landing.

“It’s like a moonscape”: B.C. wildlife restoration experts on the challenges of recovering from increasingly intense wildfires

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
B.C. land and wildlife experts warn recovery from increasingly intense wildfires can take years, requiring extensive restoration, funding and forest management.

Kelowna Airport facing cancellations as wildfires pose challenges

Wildfires
Wildfires and smoky skies in the Okanagan have been affecting flights at Kelowna International Airport.

Penticton on edge as Bald Range evacuation alerts reach city boundary

Wildfires
Penticton was on edge Saturday night as evacuation alerts tied to the Bald Range wildfire reached the city boundary and officials urged residents to prepare grab-and-go kits, according to the City of Penticton.

Vernon-adjacent wildfire being held as evacuation restrictions ease

Wildfires
The Bradley Creek wildfire near Vernon, B.C. is now classified as being held, according to the BC Wildfire Service, as evacuation restrictions ease in parts of the North Okanagan.

‘This is a tipping point’ as state of provincial emergency declared

Wildfires
B.C. has declared a state of provincial emergency as a rapidly growing wildfire near Summerland forces thousands of people from their homes.
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Summerland wildfire grows to 9,500 hectares forcing evacuation, closes Hwy. 97

Wildfires
More than 12,000 people have been ordered out of Summerland as a wildfire west of the community grows to 9,500 hectares and Highway 97 is closed through the area, cutting the main route between Penticton and Peachland.

Summerland loses power as entire community evacuated ahead of wildfire

Wildfires
Summerland is without power after its entire population was ordered to evacuate as the rapidly growing Bald Range wildfire threatens the community.

More than 12,000 people ordered to evacuate Summerland as explosive wildfire surges

Wildfires
More than 12,000 residents of Summerland, B.C., have been ordered to leave the community as the rapidly growing Bald Range wildfire threatens the South Okanagan municipality.

Update: 55 airlifted, evacuation expanded after explosive wildfire grows in south Okanagan

Wildfires
A fast-growing wildfire west of Summerland has reached an estimated 1,000 hectares Friday evening, prompting evacuation orders.
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Air quality warnings expand across southern B.C. due to lingering wildfire smoke

Wildfires
Wildfire smoke blanketed southern B.C. on Friday, prompting widespread air quality warnings.

More Mexican firefighters land in B.C. to assist wildfire response

Wildfires
About 200 firefighters from Mexico arrived in B.C. on Thursday to help battle destructive wildfires across the province.
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