Wildfire activity is underway in the Okanagan Valley, affecting Quilpituk Creek, with smoke being managed and BC Hydro involved.
8 reports, 4 independent
Updated Aug 12
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What happened
Wildfire activity is underway in the Okanagan Valley, affecting Quilpituk Creek, with smoke being managed and BC Hydro involved.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Fire threatens power lines and infrastructure along the creek bed.Sub-event
- Drought, heat waves, and investigations are linking Okanagan Valley wildfires to climate change.Sub-event
- Fire activity impacts water system restoration near Quilpituk Creek.Sub-event
- A crisis is underway in the Okanagan region, involving Okanagan Lake, infrastructure issues, and the issuance of evacuation orders by OKIB.Sub-event
- Aid is being mobilized for affected community members in Okanagan, involving the En'owkin Centre.Sub-event
- Wildfires ignited along the creek bed in Quilpituk Creek.Sub-event
The Quilpituk Creek wildfire joined the Bradley Creek complex, and a Muster Centre was set up in West Kelowna.1 source
Wildfire activity continues in the Okanagan Valley, affecting Quilpituk Creek and involving BC Hydro.1 source
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Part of
A wildfire has occurred near Okanagan Lake and Bradley Creek, specifically in the area of Quilpituk Creek.Also in this story
- Quilpituk Creek is located near Okanagan Lake.
- Kelowna personnel are deployed to support wildfire operations across Bradley Creek, Quilpituk Creek, and Summerland in the Okanagan.
- An arena near Quilpituk Creek is serving as group lodging for wildfire evacuees.
The entities involved
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Quilpituk Creek
watercourse in British Columbia, Canada
Nothing else this week.
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Okanagan
geographic region of British Columbia, Canada
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BC Hydro
Crown corporation in British Columbia, Canada
Related events
- Wildfires are impacting the region of Okanagan and Penticton.
- Wildfire activity is currently impacting the Cariboo Regional District, specifically around Kelly Lake, with BC Hydro also involved in the response.
- Wildfire season is underway in the Okanagan region of British Columbia.
- Wildfire smoke is affecting multiple towns in the Okanagan region, including Merritt, Penticton, Vernon, and Kamloops.
- Increased respiratory visits are being recorded in Okanagan, prompting health commentary from Bonnie Henry regarding the smoke situation.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- grandforksgazette.ca
- castanetkamloops.net
- cbc.ca
- castanetkamloops.net
- saobserver.net
- castanetkamloops.net