Hard to find a source for this other than noticing the trees moving and bending over to the north. Heavy winds dangerous to the fire scene near Penticton. Weather forecast calling for thunder, lightning, winds and showers later today. At 2pm – average wind speed 40 kmh and gusts to 63 kmh at Penticton Airport […]

Highway 97 Northbound Vehicle incident at Old Kaleden Rd (1 km north of Okanagan Falls). Watch for traffic control. Northbound slow lane will remain closed until further notice. Next update time Sat Aug 22 at 10:00 AM PDT. Last updated Fri Aug 21 at 10:19 AM PDT.

Police and other provincial enforcement officers are being given the ability to issue $2,000 violation tickets for owners or organizers contravening the provincial health officer’s (PHO) order on gatherings and events. They will also be able to issue $200 violation tickets to individuals not following the direction of police or enforcement staff at events or […]

Resources on Scene 2000 hectare fire Christie Mountain – Ok Falls to Penticton – East side of valley • 40 firefighters 40 firefighters are worked on site overnight and are being supported by two water tenders shuttling water. They are working in conjunction with structure protection personnel and multiple fire departments. Crews have made great […]

Today A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy near noon with 60 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm late this afternoon. Local smoke. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning then increasing to 40 gusting to 60 this afternoon. High 29. UV index 7 or high. Tonight […]

  Interior Health taking action to protect patients, clients and residents PENTICTON – Interior Health is taking proactive measures to protect patients, clients, residents and staff from the Christie Mountain fire. Braemore Lodge is within the evacuation zone and Interior Health is relocating nine of its residents and accompanying care teams to Mount Ida Mews […]