Residents ask to be part of wildfire fighting effort in North Shuswap area
More than 10,000 residents were forced to evacuate their Shuswap-area properties due to the Bush Creek East wildfire.
Stay updated with breaking news from Bc Fires. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
More than 10,000 residents were forced to evacuate their Shuswap-area properties due to the Bush Creek East wildfire.
In another update earlier today, Fire Chief Jason Brolund shared that at least 50 structures have been lost so far in West Kelowna, where the McDougall Creek fire still burns.
An estimated 50 homes have been lost to the McDougall Creek wildfire in West Kelowna, though the tally is not yet complete, officials said Monday.
Regulatory gap ‘needs to be addressed’ as wildfire threat to urban areas increases
The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) says the wildfire continues to grow, primarily towards the north flank and away from populated areas.