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‘It’s like deja vu’: Former Kelowna Fire Chief on B.C. wildfires

‘It’s like deja vu’: Former Kelowna Fire Chief on B.C. wildfires

Gerry Zimmermann says the current situation in B.C. takes him back to the 2003 wildfire in Kelowna
UPDATED: Fenton gets four years for crash that killed cop

UPDATED: Fenton gets four years for crash that killed cop

Kenneth Jacob Fenton was drunk when he crashed into and killed an RCMP officer, Const. Sarah Beckett.
Lumber prices see ‘big jump’ after wildfires in B.C.

Lumber prices see ‘big jump’ after wildfires in B.C.

As early as Sunday, several companies temporarily closed some of their mills as evacuation orders
Wildfires burn 111,000 hectares across B.C.

Wildfires burn 111,000 hectares across B.C.

There have been 617 fires since April 1
Recreation sites now closed across Cariboo Fire Centre

Recreation sites now closed across Cariboo Fire Centre

Any members of the public currently using recreation sites are being advised to leave.
MLA Shypitka resigns from city council

MLA Shypitka resigns from city council

MLA responsibilities a full time job, while city council duties could create conflicts.
Wildfire smoke clearing in B.C.: CDC

Wildfire smoke clearing in B.C.: CDC

Tuesday saw unheard of levels of smoke
Thanking firefighters on the front line

Thanking firefighters on the front line

Those in the Okanagan send thanks and well wishes to those battling wildfires.
Wildfires burn 78,000 hectares across B.C.

Wildfires burn 78,000 hectares across B.C.

Rate of new fires slowing down
Interactive map paints B.C. wildfire picture

Interactive map paints B.C. wildfire picture

Vancouver man combines wildfires, tweets and road closures