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 […]
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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
Star gazing adjourned early
The Testalinden fire forced the abandonment of the Mount Kobau Star Party which was due to end Sunday morning, below is an email from the organisers of the event, the first time in 31 years that they have had to leave the mountain early. “A fire broke out on Mt Kobau today at around 6 […]
A beautiful day
Yes, last night was scary Today, the sunshine, the blue sky – the smoke is gone (mostly) No on injured, no homes damaged (that we know of) Wind damage yes. We are so lucky Over 200 homes evacuated according to the RDOS – I would speculate that order will or has been rescinded ONCE an […]