That’s the word I have being denying but it has reached that stage for many people. Those that live on Spartan Street (top) above the high school are on evacuation notice as the fire on Oliver Mountain continues a path towards them. Oliver Fire Department are maintaining a fire line that should stop the flames […]

Reports indicate everyone taken out of the area so helicopters can attack the fire. All photos taken from Mountainview Drive in Oliver – across the valley floor Visibility now limited to a couple hundred feet.

1. Testalinda Creek – this is a lightning strike timber fire – lots of candling but no homes nearby 2. Small fire near Mike’s Auto north of Oliver – now out 3. Third and worst fire is Patten-Wilson Rd area above Silica Pit. Oliver Fire Department concentrating on this. Some aerial support but very windy. “Get […]