Salmon Arm News
BCWS replacing structure protection resources on north shore of Bush Creek blaze
UPDATE: 2:09 p.m. The Columbia-Shuswap Regional District says crews are beginning to replace structure protection resources with smaller tanks on the north side...
How Shuswap wildfire is fanning political flames
The wildfire that has been rampaging through the Shuswap has also sparked a fight over whether local Opposition MLAs have been encouraging residents to disobey...
Behind the fire lines, community groups stay connected, stay strong
Residents from fire-ravaged areas all over the North Shuswap are turning to social media to offer help to complete strangers. Community pages are popping up,...
Shuswap Lake marinas helped evacuees when wildfires forced residents out
Local marinas helped search and rescue teams evacuate residents along Shuswap Lake as the Bush Creek East wildfire approached multiple communities. Gareth Seys,...
Several properties in Turtle Valley downgraded from evacuation order to evacuation alert
UPDATE 7:30 p.m. An evacuation order has been downgraded to an evacuation alert for parts of the Turtle Valley area near the Bush Creek East wildfire. Effective...
Shuswap Community Foundation launches wildfire response grants
The Shuswap Community Foundation is rolling out emergency response grants in response to the wildfire crisis. The grants are aimed at "offering vital...
No major growth at Bush Creek blaze, residents urged to stay on 'high alert' with forecast winds
UPDATE: 9:21 p.m. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District says despite being highly visible from some areas, the Bush Creek East wildfire hasn’t seen...
Communication issues pose problem for those in North Shuswap
Left without power or easy road access, a North Shuswap resident says the biggest threat to her community is a lack of communication. Nena Jocic-Andrejevic, a...
'Massive amount of damage' to deal with at Bush Creek East wildfire
UPDATE 3:30 p.m. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District has begun notifying property owners who suffered structure losses due to the Bush Creek East wildfire....
Volunteer firefighter loses home, continues to fight fire
A volunteer firefighter lost his home while helping to preserve the Scotch Creek bridge, which was integral for getting people out of the area affected by the...
CSRD to implement notification system to contact residents impacted by north Shuswap wildfire
UPDATE: 3:40 p.m. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District said it’s looking to start a notification system to get in touch with those affected by the Bush...
Two of three fires burning near Seymour Arm under control or out, one still out of control
Two out of the three fires recently discovered near Seymour Arm are now considered under control or out by the BC Wildfire Service. The North East Humamilt Lake...
Band reports 85 structures lost to Bush Creek wildfire; BC Hydro works to repair damaged infrastructure
UPDATE: 6:33 p.m. A Skwlax te Secwepemculecw spokesperson says 85 structures belonging to the band were lost to the Bush Creek East wildfire, while 13 more are...
Three new small wildfires discovered near Seymour Arm
UPDATE 10:25 a.m. BC Wildfire Service has crews and helicopters tackling three new fires north of Seymour Arm. BCWS information officer Taylor Colman said the...
Kukpi7 who narrowly escaped wildfire by boat is thankful all band members are safe
Kukpi7 Jamie Tomma was trapped with his two brothers under a bridge when the Bush Creek East wildfire hit Skwlax te Secwepemculecw on Little Shuswap Lake. Tomma...
CSRD, TNRD, Little Shuswap band report just under 200 homes, structures destroyed in Bush Creek blaze
UPDATE: 3:22 p.m. Local government and First Nations officials have released preliminary estimates of the damage done by the Bush Creek East wildfire, saying...
Scotch Creek resident says he drove through 'walls of flame' to escape Bush Creek East wildfire
A Scotch Creek resident says he travelled through the destructive, wind-fuelled Bush Creek East wildfire as he escaped to safety, ending up at the Kamloops...
BCWS says Bush Creek blaze could see increased fire behaviour with warming temperatures
UPDATE 10:24 p.m. Fire behaviour is expected to increase on the Bush Creek East wildfire as temperatures are set to increase, says BC Wildfire Service. Warmer...
Some North Shuswap residents 'shaking their heads' after protest convoy attempts to enter evac order area
UPDATE: 7:41 p.m. A Columbia Shuswap Regional District director says a protest convoy which tried to challenge an RCMP blockade on Highway 1 Wednesday evening...
Spot-sized wildfire discovered at Lichen Mountain north of Shuswap Lake
A spot-sized wildfire has been discovered on Lichen Mountain north of Shuswap Lake. The fire was discovered on Aug. 23 around 6 p.m., and is classified as out...