- A wildfire has occurred near Okanagan Lake and Bradley Creek, specifically in the area of Quilpituk Creek.
- Wildfire activity is underway in the Okanagan Valley, affecting Quilpituk Creek, with smoke being managed and BC Hydro involved.
Fire threatens power lines and infrastructure along the creek bed.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Aug 12
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What happened
Fire threatens power lines and infrastructure along the creek bed.
Who's involved
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Part of
Wildfire activity is underway in the Okanagan Valley, affecting Quilpituk Creek, with smoke being managed and BC Hydro involved.Also in this story
- Fire activity impacts water system restoration near Quilpituk Creek.
- A crisis is underway in the Okanagan region, involving Okanagan Lake, infrastructure issues, and the issuance of evacuation orders by OKIB.
- Aid is being mobilized for affected community members in Okanagan, involving the En'owkin Centre.
- Wildfires ignited along the creek bed in Quilpituk Creek.
The entities involved
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Quilpituk Creek
watercourse in British Columbia, Canada
Nothing else this week.
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BC Hydro
Crown corporation in British Columbia, Canada
Related events
- BC Hydro is working to clear downed lines near a fire at Bradley Creek.
- Wildfire activity is currently impacting the Cariboo Regional District, specifically around Kelly Lake, with BC Hydro also involved in the response.
- Downed power line caused fire in Elk Grove.
- BC Hydro is managing wildfire response and providing shelter services in Kamloops.
- West Kelowna has stated that the city requires a second power line from BC Hydro.