Columbia Shuswap Regional District

The map shows which areas near the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire are still under evacuation alert and which properties are now in the all clear zone. (CSRD)

Evacuation alert lifted for 55 Shuswap properties near Adams Lake wildfire

Despite growth, fire continues to move away from structures

The map shows which areas near the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire are still under evacuation alert and which properties are now in the all clear zone. (CSRD)
The Lower Adams Lake East wildfire burns in the mountains above lakeshore properties currently under an evacuation alert. (CSRD photo)

Wildfire structure protection units being moved from Shuswap to Osoyoos, Kamloops

Lower East Adams Lake remains stable with no significant growth

The Lower Adams Lake East wildfire burns in the mountains above lakeshore properties currently under an evacuation alert. (CSRD photo)
Some of the water delivery machinery set up for structure protection at the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire. (CSRD photo)

Shuswap wildfire remains stable with no significant growth

Lower East Adams Lake sits at smaller estimated size and reduced, ‘smouldering ground fire’ behaviour

Some of the water delivery machinery set up for structure protection at the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire. (CSRD photo)
This photo of the south flank of the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire was taken from a helicopter at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2023. (BC Wildfire Service photo)

Mass water delivery system being set up to protect Shuswap properties near wildfire

Size estimate for Lower East Adams Lake fire reduced

This photo of the south flank of the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire was taken from a helicopter at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2023. (BC Wildfire Service photo)
This photo of the south flank of the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire was taken from a helicopter at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2023. (BC Wildfire Service photo)

Lightning ignites new fire north of 2,000-hectare blaze near Chase

Reduced fire behaviour supports firefighting efforts

This photo of the south flank of the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire was taken from a helicopter at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2023. (BC Wildfire Service photo)
This photo of the south flank of the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire was taken from a helicopter at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2023. (BC Wildfire Service photo)

Lightning ignites new fire north of 2,000-hectare Lower East Adams Lake blaze

Reduced fire behaviour supports firefighting efforts

This photo of the south flank of the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire was taken from a helicopter at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2023. (BC Wildfire Service photo)
As of July 24, the Lower East Adams wildfire by Adams Lake was estimated to be 2,000 hectares in size. (BC Wildfire Service photo)

Resources added for structure protection near 2,000 hectare Adams Lake wildfire

BC Wildfire Service sending specialized water delivery system to evacuation alert area

As of July 24, the Lower East Adams wildfire by Adams Lake was estimated to be 2,000 hectares in size. (BC Wildfire Service photo)
The Columbia Shuswap Regional District has deployed a Structure Protection Unit to properties under an evacuation alert that was issued on July 20 in response to the growing Lower East Adams wildfire. (CSRD image)

Structure protection crew to protect North Shuswap properties on evacuation alert

Residents of alert areas asked to register with Evacuee Registration and Assistance program

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District has deployed a Structure Protection Unit to properties under an evacuation alert that was issued on July 20 in response to the growing Lower East Adams wildfire. (CSRD image)
The view from the Squilax gas station looking north. (Jim Cooperman)

Evacuation alert for Adams Lake residents north of Chase

Wildfire has prompted warning for nearly 100 properties on lower lake

The view from the Squilax gas station looking north. (Jim Cooperman)
As of April 1, 2023, Shuswap Lake was at 344.772 metres. The low lake level recently prompted the Columbia Shuswap Regional District to issues a warning to the public regarding use of several boat launches. (Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer)

Low lake level prompts public warnings for Shuswap boat launches

April data shows lower-than-usual measurements for Shuswap Lake since 2007 to present

As of April 1, 2023, Shuswap Lake was at 344.772 metres. The low lake level recently prompted the Columbia Shuswap Regional District to issues a warning to the public regarding use of several boat launches. (Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer)
Firefighters from the Malakwa Fire Department and others from the Shuswap participate in a live-burn training exercise. (File Photo)

New builds made of combustible materials make for hotter blazes: Shuswap firefighters

‘It really is a dangerous environment now. Stuff can be replaced but firefighters cannot’

Firefighters from the Malakwa Fire Department and others from the Shuswap participate in a live-burn training exercise. (File Photo)
The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is making sand and bags available for filling. (CSRD file photo)

Snowmelt, rain prompts flood watch for several Shuswap rivers

Columbia Shuswap Regional District making sand and bags available

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is making sand and bags available for filling. (CSRD file photo)