Shuswap

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District issued an evacuation alert for Lee Creek Wednesday, Aug. 16, and urged vacationers in the North Shuswap to head home. (CSRD photo)

Wildfire prompts evacuation alert, North Shuswap vacationers urged to leave

Evacuation alert issued in response to Lower East Adams Lake wildfire

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District issued an evacuation alert for Lee Creek Wednesday, Aug. 16, and urged vacationers in the North Shuswap to head home. (CSRD photo)
The Lower East Adams Lake wildfire prompted an evacuation alert for the Lee Creek area of the North Shuswap on Wednesday morning, Aug. 16, 2023. (CSRD image)

Evacuation alert issued for 807 Lee Creek properties in the North Shuswap

Alert prompted by Lower East Adams Lake wildfire

The Lower East Adams Lake wildfire prompted an evacuation alert for the Lee Creek area of the North Shuswap on Wednesday morning, Aug. 16, 2023. (CSRD image)
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The BC Wildfire Service said Tuesday, Aug. 15, that the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire was expected to move in a north-northeasterly direction. (BC Wildfire Service image)

Winds expected to pick and increase fire activity at Adams Lake blaze

Forecast for next few days has blaze spreading northward

The BC Wildfire Service said Tuesday, Aug. 15, that the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire was expected to move in a north-northeasterly direction. (BC Wildfire Service image)
An aerial image of a section of Dorian Bay with the burned line from the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire. (CSRD photo)

200 firefighters from Costa Rica and Brazil helping with Shuswap wildfires

Higher temperatures, winds expected to incrase fire behaviour at Adams Lake

An aerial image of a section of Dorian Bay with the burned line from the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire. (CSRD photo)
A pair of conchuela stink bugs crawl over an amaranth plant at the front of Kathy Crosbie’s Salmon Arm home. (Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer)

Meet the little stinker sucking the life out of B.C. Interior farms and gardens

Conchuela stink bugs causing a real stink for fruit and vegetable growers

A pair of conchuela stink bugs crawl over an amaranth plant at the front of Kathy Crosbie’s Salmon Arm home. (Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer)
Little change was seen between Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 8 and 9, at the site of the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire in the Shuswap. (BC Wildfire Service image)

Rainfall helps hold growth of Lower East Adams Lake wildfire in the Shuswap

Wildfire service to conduct planned ignitions on fire’s south flank

Little change was seen between Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 8 and 9, at the site of the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire in the Shuswap. (BC Wildfire Service image)
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Smoky skies over Adams Lake. (CSRD image)

Adams Lake fire ‘moving slowly’, no significant growth reported

Emergency program forecasts ‘unsettled weather’ that could increase fire behaviour, growth

Smoky skies over Adams Lake. (CSRD image)
(CSRD photo)

Security patrolling area of Shuswap on evacuation order ‘taunted by boaters’

If issues continue, TNRD will seek to close all access to Adams Lake

(CSRD photo)
The Thompson Nicola Regional District issued an evacuation alert Monday, Aug. 7, for 85 properties west of Adams Lake. The alert comes in response to the Bush Creek East wildfire, which has been burning since July 12. (TNRD image)

Evacuation alert issued for 85 Shuswap properties at Adams Lake

Agate Bay boat launch closed, south end of lake closed to recreation users

The Thompson Nicola Regional District issued an evacuation alert Monday, Aug. 7, for 85 properties west of Adams Lake. The alert comes in response to the Bush Creek East wildfire, which has been burning since July 12. (TNRD image)
Fire candling in the trees in the area of the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire on August 6, 2023. (CSRD photo)

Fire guard being constructed for Shuswap communities south of Adams Lake blaze

Area F director says next couple of days will be critical

Fire candling in the trees in the area of the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire on August 6, 2023. (CSRD photo)
Thirteen addresses at Adams Lake were included in an evacuation alert issued by the TNRD on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 6, 2023. (TNRD image)

Evacuation order issued for 13 more Shuswap properties at Adams Lake

Order area stretches long southwest end of lake

Thirteen addresses at Adams Lake were included in an evacuation alert issued by the TNRD on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 6, 2023. (TNRD image)
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Adams Lake Forest Service Road is closed to public traffic as of Aug. 3, 2023. (Sandra Johnson-Facebook)

12 properties on west side of Adams Lake put under evacuation order

Bush Creek East fire in Thompson Nicola region threatening properties; approximately 107 under alert or order

Adams Lake Forest Service Road is closed to public traffic as of Aug. 3, 2023. (Sandra Johnson-Facebook)
The East Adams Lake wildfire spreads across the lake from Interfor’s Adams Lake mill on Wednesday night, Aug. 2, 2023. (Rick Kwitkoski/Facebook photo)

Boaters urged to stay away from Shuswap firefighting operation

Regional district says some people have chosen to not follow evacuation order

The East Adams Lake wildfire spreads across the lake from Interfor’s Adams Lake mill on Wednesday night, Aug. 2, 2023. (Rick Kwitkoski/Facebook photo)
An image of the Lower East Adams Lake Fire from late afternoon on Aug.2. (CSRD)

Wildfire burning in North Shuswap threatens structures, evacuation order issued

The wildfire is located 21 kilometres north of Chase on the east side of Adams Lake

An image of the Lower East Adams Lake Fire from late afternoon on Aug.2. (CSRD)
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)