The RDOS is assessing the situation to see where and how the evacuation order can be adjusted. At this time the evacuation order from last night is in effect. Please visit our website for more information as it develops: http://www.rdos.bc.ca/news-events/eoc/current-eoc/ Cameron Baughen RDOS Solid Waste Management Coordinator 101 Martin Street, Penticton
Archives for August 2015
Can you feel the calm?
Many new readers and commenters because of the fire. Rule One – Discretion Rule Two – Own your comment – use a first and last name Yes there are flames and smoke – but the bad part is over – this is work
Testalinda/Kobau Evac order info
Evacuation orders for the Testalinda Creek Fire near Oliver and Osoyoos have been issued for the following properties: • Properties along 103 Street to Kruger Mountain Rd (Kilpoola) • Properties along 146 Ave • Properties along 194 Ave • Properties along Alkali Road • Properties along Fruitvale Way • Properties along Goldenmile Drive • Properties […]
Did I miss something?
Ministry of Forest crews – worked the night – watching helicopters mopping up – well deserved rest. Has the evacuation order been lifted? Road barriers down and people and cars seen at home in evacuated areas in town an on Wilson/Patten Rd. Helicoters dealing with hot spots not threats. Ground crews not visible at the […]
The fight continue north of Silica Pit – Wilson Mt.
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A ‘structure’
Yesterday and today – fire officials talking about a “structure” lost The fire on Wilson Mountain (Patten-Wilson Rds) off Willowbrook Rd started quickly – cause unknown This picture taken by Mal Bearman near Arbor Crest clearly show a large home fully involved. Most likely burning to the ground No official statement from RCMP or Oliver […]
A bit of a review
Photographer Felix Boulais Photographer Nick Koster Photographer Dale Dodge Photographer Val Friesen Below a shot submitted by Ron Kubara Photographer Eileen Redding Photographer Jaret Blidook Photographer Leza Macdonald