Peachland Fire News
Trepanier fire alerts ended
The state of emergency which was in effect after the Trepanier fire is now over. The Regional District of Central Okanagan Emergency Operation Centre says all...
Slow response to Peachland wildfire
It was a dry, hot Sunday afternoon, with winds whipping through the Okanagan Valley at speeds as high as 60 kilometres an hour, when a lone RCMP officer found...
Trepanier fire recovery centre opens
A recovery centre is now operational for residents affected by the Trepanier Creek wildfire. The centre will provide resources, referrals to appropriate...
Slideshow: Fire through your lens
Some of the most dramatic photos submitted by our viewers. (Created by Megan Turcato) Click here to view over 200 photos of the fire. ...
Trepanier wildfire alerts still in effect
All alerts pertaining to the Trepanier wildfire remain in effect until further notice and all Local States of Emergency are still in effect. Residents within...
Peachland fire 100 per cent contained
An emergency official says the wildfire that destroyed four homes in the Okanagan community of Peachland is now 100 per cent contained. The blaze broke out...
95% contained
After three days of aggressive response from the air and ground, the Trepanier Creek wildfire near Peachland is now 95% contained. The uncontained section is...
Last of evacuees returning home
Effective at 5 p.m. this afternoon (Wednesday), the Evacuation Order will be rescinded for the entire area covering the District of Peachland and Central...
Peachland fire 85% contained
It was another quiet night on the fire line. BC Wildfire Management says the fire hasn’t grown and remains at an estimated 200-hectares and it is now...
Evacuees still on hold
The Central Okanagan Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) advises that there will be no further anticipated changes in the Evacuation Order and Alert areas until...
Peachland Elementary remains closed
The decision has been made to keep Peachland Elementary School students in attendance at George Pringle Elementary for the rest of the day today (Tuesday). ...
Another 158 allowed back home
A portion of the Evacuation Order for the Trepanier Forest Fire has been reclassified to an Evacuation Alert for the following properties: Cousins Place...
Warnings for returning evacuees
The Emergency Operation Centre reminds all residents that although the fire affected area may appear safe, serious hazards still remain. Listed below are...
A quiet night on the fire line
Cooler temperatures and low wind overnight have provided ideal conditions for fire fighters monitoring the still active Trepanier forest fire. Fire crews...
Fire containment increases
The Peachland Fire is now 75 per cent contained. "Thanks to a break in the weather and diligent efforts made by firefighting personnel, the fire northwest...
Peachland school not ready to re-open
Despite the recent rescinded evacuation order for the Peachland Elementary School along Clements Crescent, the School District is still going ahead with its...
Over 1000 evacuees can go home
Approximately 1,134 Peachland residents evacuated as a result of the Trepanier Forest Fire will be able to return home tonight. The Regional District says,...
Helping others in a time of need
There were fewer people than usual at the Bliss Bakery and Bistro in Peachland Monday afternoon. Those who where there anxiously scanned the skies for signs of...
Destroyed by fire, an aerial view
Here is a video from CTV's Chopper 9, it shows the homes destroyed by fire. ...
Wind whipped fire destroys homes
The Trepanier Creek Wildfire sprung up quickly and moved swiftly. Describing the fire as a 'wind driven event', Peachland Fire Chief, Grant Topham,...