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 […]
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A ‘structure’
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 We are so lucky Over 200 homes evacuated according to the RDOS – I would speculate that order will or has been rescinded ONCE an […]
Osoyoos Emergency Centre established
A second Emergency Social Services reception centre has been activated at the Sonora Community Centre in Osoyoos at 8505 68 Ave. Residents are asked to check in when they arrive. To register by phone please call 250-498-4985. The Regional District has activated its Emergency Operation Center to support the event. Please visit www.rdos.bc.ca, call 250-492-0237 […]
Evacuations
Yes No homes have been lost Evacuations Spartan Street Parts of Rockcliffe Rd and smaller streets close to the mountain Leighton Crescent – north of Oliver No official word on evacuation details
Testalinda
Known for a slide Now know for a fire that creeped down the creek bed causing havoc again