US EditionFavourable weather aids Similkameen Valley wildfire fight
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF OKANAGAN-SIMILKAMEEN, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, JUL 19 – Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen managed 94 evacuation alerts and 39 orders amid human-caused fires, with 118 firefighters and 10 helicopters battling the blazes, officials said.
- Cooler temperatures and lighter winds are aiding crews battling a 3,100-hectare blaze in Similkameen Valley, according to the BC Wildfire Service.
- The Placer Creek wildfire remains out of control while crews are focusing on containment, especially on the western and northern flanks, according to the BC Wildfire Service.
- The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen's Emergency Operations Centre is managing evacuation alerts and orders due to multiple wildfires in the area.
- Coordination among regional organizations was highlighted by Sean Vaisler, manager of emergency services, regarding the response to wildfire management.
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