Nohomin Creek Fire sees slow growth from rocky slopes, sparse fuels
There has been no significant growth through the long weekend, despite hot and dry conditions.
The fire, estimated at 2,910 hectares, is burning on steep cliffs and rocky terrain with growth driven mostly by wind and gravity.issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Emergency Operations on July 14 remains in place.Currently 79 firefighters, 11 helicopters and three pieces of heavy equipment have been deployed to fight the blaze.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Minimal overnight growth at Keremeos Creek fire in South Okanagan - Terrace StandardMinimal overnight growth at Keremeos Creek fire in South Okanagan
Read more »
B.C. district issues evacuation order as aggressive Keremeos Creek fire grows in sizeThe BC Wildfire Service says a fire burning about 21 kilometres southwest of Penticton now covers more than four square kilometres.
Read more »
B.C. wildfires: Evacuation order issued as 'aggressive' Keremeos Creek fire grows in sizeAn evacuation order has been issued by the Regional District of Okanagan\u002DSimilkameen for an area threatened by a wildfire burning about 21 kilometres northwest of Penticton.
Read more »
B.C. district issues evacuation order as aggressive Keremeos Creek fire grows in sizeThe BC Wildfire Service says a fire burning about 21 kilometres southwest of Penticton now covers more than four square kilometres.
Read more »
Keremeos Creek wildfire: Evacuation order issued for Apex Mountain VillageIt was first spotted on Friday and is burning in mostly inaccessible terrain
Read more »
Invasive fish species trapped in Courtenay creek threaten salmonA disturbing discovery in a Courtenay marsh has locals worried after an invasive species known as Pumpkin Seed fish turned up in random salmon monitoring nets there.
Read more »