
FortisBC to try proactive power shutoffs in some Southern Interior wildfire situations
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FortisBC to try proactive power shutoffs in some Southern Interior wildfire situations
02:13 | May 1, 2025
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Okanagan dealing with another hot, dry summer
02:02 | July 18, 2025
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Lawnmower sparks wildfire in Osoyoos that spread to nearby home
00:29 | July 17, 2025
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Evacuation order rescinded for Whelan Creek fire
02:14 | July 10, 2025
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Whelan Creek wildfire being held
01:54 | July 7, 2025
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Out of control wildfire near Kelowna airport now being held
01:45 | July 7, 2025
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Crews holding number of wildfires in B.C. Interior
01:53 | July 2, 2025
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AI wildfire cameras part of new UBCO project
02:02 | June 11, 2025
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High temperatures to continue in B.C. Interior this week
01:52 | June 9, 2025
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Okanagan prepares for potentially tough wildfire season
02:01 | June 6, 2025
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Crews tackle wildfire near Okanagan Falls
00:26 | June 4, 2025
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30: August 17, 2024
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Global Okanagan News at 5: July 26, 2024
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FireSmart BC releases new education program
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One-on-one with West Kelowna fire chief Jason Brolund
03:18 | September 19, 2023
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FortisBC to try proactive power shutoffs in some Southern Interior wildfire situations
02:13 | May 1, 2025
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Okanagan dealing with another hot, dry summer
02:02 | July 18, 2025
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Lawnmower sparks wildfire in Osoyoos that spread to nearby home
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Evacuation order rescinded for Whelan Creek fire
02:14 | July 10, 2025
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Whelan Creek wildfire being held
01:54 | July 7, 2025
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Out of control wildfire near Kelowna airport now being held
01:45 | July 7, 2025
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Crews holding number of wildfires in B.C. Interior
01:53 | July 2, 2025
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AI wildfire cameras part of new UBCO project
02:02 | June 11, 2025
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High temperatures to continue in B.C. Interior this week
01:52 | June 9, 2025
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Okanagan prepares for potentially tough wildfire season
02:01 | June 6, 2025
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Crews tackle wildfire near Okanagan Falls
00:26 | June 4, 2025
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West Kelowna Fire Chief reminds residents to ‘FireSmart’ their properties
01:54 | May 28, 2025
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Experts discuss emergency preparedness for seniors in care
01:44 | May 12, 2025
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Opposition to FortisBC wildfire safety plan
02:10 | May 9, 2025
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Lake Okanagan Resort rebuild delays
02:08 | May 5, 2025
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Documentary series goes behind worst B.C. wildfire season on record
01:19 | April 7, 2025
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New wildfire study recommends building near urban areas
02:11 | November 29, 2024
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Wildfire crews doing mitigation work in 2 popular Kelowna area parks
01:37 | September 20, 2024
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West Kelowna wildfire artifacts displayed in New York City as part of climate event
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Firefighter rebuilding following McDougall Creek wildfire
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30: August 17, 2024
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Hullcar Mountain wildfire saw minimal growth overnight but continues to burn out of control
02:18 | August 8, 2024
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Global Okanagan News at 5: July 26, 2024
26:36 | July 27, 2024
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Fire forces closure of Highway 97 near Peachland, B.C.
00:43 | July 17, 2024
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Global Okanagan News at 5: July 12, 2024
23:26 | July 12, 2024
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Global Okanagan News at 5: July 11, 2024
15:15 | July 11, 2024
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30: June 8, 2024
19:02 | June 8, 2024
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30: April 20, 2024
19:57 | April 20, 2024
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Okanagan crews battle two early season wildfires amid dry conditions
02:00 | March 18, 2024
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FireSmart BC releases new education program
01:55 | September 27, 2023
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One-on-one with West Kelowna fire chief Jason Brolund
03:18 | September 19, 2023
FortisBC to try proactive power shutoffs in some Southern Interior wildfire situations
Description
May 1, 2025
Summer is approaching, and so is the threat of wildfires. This year, FortisBC is taking a new approach in high-risk areas. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, it involves cutting power before fires start.
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FortisBC to try proactive power shutoffs in some Southern Interior wildfire situations02:13 | May 1, 2025
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Okanagan dealing with another hot, dry summer02:02 | July 18, 2025
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Lawnmower sparks wildfire in Osoyoos that spread to nearby home00:29 | July 17, 2025
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Evacuation order rescinded for Whelan Creek fire02:14 | July 10, 2025
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Whelan Creek wildfire being held01:54 | July 7, 2025
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Out of control wildfire near Kelowna airport now being held01:45 | July 7, 2025
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Crews holding number of wildfires in B.C. Interior01:53 | July 2, 2025
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AI wildfire cameras part of new UBCO project02:02 | June 11, 2025
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High temperatures to continue in B.C. Interior this week01:52 | June 9, 2025
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Okanagan prepares for potentially tough wildfire season02:01 | June 6, 2025
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Crews tackle wildfire near Okanagan Falls00:26 | June 4, 2025
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West Kelowna Fire Chief reminds residents to ‘FireSmart’ their properties01:54 | May 28, 2025
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Experts discuss emergency preparedness for seniors in care01:44 | May 12, 2025
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Opposition to FortisBC wildfire safety plan02:10 | May 9, 2025
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Lake Okanagan Resort rebuild delays02:08 | May 5, 2025
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Documentary series goes behind worst B.C. wildfire season on record01:19 | April 7, 2025
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New wildfire study recommends building near urban areas02:11 | November 29, 2024
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Wildfire crews doing mitigation work in 2 popular Kelowna area parks01:37 | September 20, 2024
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West Kelowna wildfire artifacts displayed in New York City as part of climate event02:04 | September 19, 2024
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Firefighter rebuilding following McDougall Creek wildfire02:03 | August 20, 2024
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30: August 17, 202421:57 | August 17, 2024
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Hullcar Mountain wildfire saw minimal growth overnight but continues to burn out of control02:18 | August 8, 2024
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Global Okanagan News at 5: July 26, 202426:36 | July 27, 2024
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Fire forces closure of Highway 97 near Peachland, B.C.00:43 | July 17, 2024
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Global Okanagan News at 5: July 12, 202423:26 | July 12, 2024
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Global Okanagan News at 5: July 11, 202415:15 | July 11, 2024
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30: June 8, 202419:02 | June 8, 2024
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30: April 20, 202419:57 | April 20, 2024
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Okanagan crews battle two early season wildfires amid dry conditions02:00 | March 18, 2024
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FireSmart BC releases new education program01:55 | September 27, 2023
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One-on-one with West Kelowna fire chief Jason Brolund03:18 | September 19, 2023
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FortisBC to try proactive power shutoffs in some Southern Interior wildfire situations02:13 | May 1, 2025
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Okanagan dealing with another hot, dry summer02:02 | July 18, 2025
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Lawnmower sparks wildfire in Osoyoos that spread to nearby home00:29 | July 17, 2025
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Evacuation order rescinded for Whelan Creek fire02:14 | July 10, 2025
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Whelan Creek wildfire being held01:54 | July 7, 2025
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Out of control wildfire near Kelowna airport now being held01:45 | July 7, 2025
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Crews holding number of wildfires in B.C. Interior01:53 | July 2, 2025
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AI wildfire cameras part of new UBCO project02:02 | June 11, 2025
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High temperatures to continue in B.C. Interior this week01:52 | June 9, 2025
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Okanagan prepares for potentially tough wildfire season02:01 | June 6, 2025
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Crews tackle wildfire near Okanagan Falls00:26 | June 4, 2025
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West Kelowna Fire Chief reminds residents to ‘FireSmart’ their properties01:54 | May 28, 2025
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Experts discuss emergency preparedness for seniors in care01:44 | May 12, 2025
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Opposition to FortisBC wildfire safety plan02:10 | May 9, 2025
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Lake Okanagan Resort rebuild delays02:08 | May 5, 2025
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Documentary series goes behind worst B.C. wildfire season on record01:19 | April 7, 2025
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New wildfire study recommends building near urban areas02:11 | November 29, 2024
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Wildfire crews doing mitigation work in 2 popular Kelowna area parks01:37 | September 20, 2024
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West Kelowna wildfire artifacts displayed in New York City as part of climate event02:04 | September 19, 2024
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Firefighter rebuilding following McDougall Creek wildfire02:03 | August 20, 2024
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30: August 17, 202421:57 | August 17, 2024
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Hullcar Mountain wildfire saw minimal growth overnight but continues to burn out of control02:18 | August 8, 2024
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Global Okanagan News at 5: July 26, 202426:36 | July 27, 2024
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Fire forces closure of Highway 97 near Peachland, B.C.00:43 | July 17, 2024
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Global Okanagan News at 5: July 12, 202423:26 | July 12, 2024
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Global Okanagan News at 5: July 11, 202415:15 | July 11, 2024
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30: June 8, 202419:02 | June 8, 2024
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30: April 20, 202419:57 | April 20, 2024
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Okanagan crews battle two early season wildfires amid dry conditions02:00 | March 18, 2024
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FireSmart BC releases new education program01:55 | September 27, 2023
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One-on-one with West Kelowna fire chief Jason Brolund03:18 | September 19, 2023
FortisBC to try proactive power shutoffs in some Southern Interior wildfire situations
Description
May 1, 2025
Summer is approaching, and so is the threat of wildfires. This year, FortisBC is taking a new approach in high-risk areas. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, it involves cutting power before fires start.
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