The wildfire situation in the Thompson Okanagan is, and continues to be, extremely serious.
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The Keremeos Creek Wildfire is impacting parts of the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen, including Keremeos, Hedley, Olalla, Skaha West, Kaleden, Apex, and Highway 3a. There are several evacuation orders and alerts in place, as well as heavy smoke over Olalla and Marsel.
The BC Wildfire Service is managing the situation and crews continue to work around the clock to protect structures.
For up to date information, see the BC Wildfire Service info page and the DriveBC Current Incidents page.
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To reduce wildfires in higher-risk communities, the BC government is providing $25 million in new funding to the Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC). This investment will support community projects that reduce wildfire risk and enhance wildlife habitat, greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction, forest recreation and ecological resiliency.
The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) is accepting applications to fund projects to assist the Province of British Columbia in reducing wildfire risk and increasing community resiliency to wildfire across BC.
Virtual Info Session
FESBC will host a virtual information session via Zoom on June 28 for potential applicants to review the application process on the Forest Enhancement Society’s Information Management System and the guidebook.
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TOTA and industry partners are sharing industry impact with government on a regular basis and requesting that tourism companies provide information on the impact, to inform government of the magnitude of the situation and the immediacy of the need.
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