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Weather reduces fire behaviour as crews construct guards to slow spread

Weather reduces fire behaviour as crews construct guards to slow spread

The Bush Creek East blaze has been reduced, thanks to a decrease in temperatures and lighter winds
Canada Task Force One arrives in West Kelowna to help with McDougall Creek

Canada Task Force One arrives in West Kelowna to help with McDougall Creek

The team of up to 50 members consists of police officers, firefighters, engineers, doctors, paramedics and various technical experts.
Wildfire destroyed several homes in Central Okanagan, others damaged

Wildfire destroyed several homes in Central Okanagan, others damaged

"Several” homes have been destroyed by the wildfire in Lake Country's Okanagan Centre area, while others have been partially damaged.
Vancouver has some of the worst air quality of any major city in the world right now

Vancouver has some of the worst air quality of any major city in the world right now

Typically Vancouver has fairly good air compared to the world's major cities, but wildfires can cause it to leap to the top of the table for worst air.
Smoky skies trigger air quality alert for Metro Vancouver

Smoky skies trigger air quality alert for Metro Vancouver

"Stop or reduce your activity level if breathing becomes uncomfortable or you or someone in your care feel unwell."
Update: West Kelowna evacuation orders to remain in place for Sunday at least

Update: West Kelowna evacuation orders to remain in place for Sunday at least

The next 24 to 36 hours could be favourable conditions for crews
Wildfire closes to within 10 km of Oliver, B.C.

Wildfire closes to within 10 km of Oliver, B.C.

Oliver EOC says it is coordinating protection of wastewater plant as a Provincial State of Emergency limits use of temporary accommodations across the region, including everything from hotels to campgrounds.
Fire crews from across B.C. gather in West Kelowna to help defend homes, fight wildfire

Fire crews from across B.C. gather in West Kelowna to help defend homes, fight wildfire

The video shows trucks from Chilliwack, Comox, White Rock and Delta, among other communities.
Kelowna man files $6.9M lawsuit over alleged sexual abuse by priest

Kelowna man files $6.9M lawsuit over alleged sexual abuse by priest

Stephen Bounds said the abuse began in the boarding school dormitory when he was 12.
New West receives funding for vital mental health discussions

New West receives funding for vital mental health discussions

$5,000 grant boosts conversations on mental health in New Westminster