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Wildfire-related power outages and evacuations in BC

Overview

Wildfires in British Columbia have caused widespread power outages and infrastructure damage across several regions. In the East Kootenay region, approximately 18,000 residents between Golden and Canal Flats lost electricity due to wildfire damage to transmission systems, which also led to business closures and communication disruptions in areas like Radium Hot Springs. In response to wildfires such as the Bradley Creek and Pear Lake fires, BC Hydro has begun phased restoration efforts. Crews have repaired damaged poles and lines near Vernon, Clinton, and the Kelly Lake area. While several thousand customers have had service restored, some residents remain without electricity as utility crews continue to assess damage and coordinate with local districts. Recent recovery efforts have seen significant progress. Following damage from both wildfires and a recent windstorm, BC Hydro has restored power to 2,700 customers near Vernon, 500 in the Village of Clinton, and 84 in the Kelly Lake area. Restoration involved replacing approximately 275 damaged poles and several kilometers of line. Despite these efforts, roughly 230 customers near Vernon remain without electricity. As of August 10, the Bradley Creek wildfire complex, which includes the Quilpituk Creek wildfire, is classified as “held” by the BC Wildfire Service. The Quilpituk Creek fire is estimated at 1,291.9 hectares, while the Bradley Creek fire has grown to approximately 2,647.1 hectares. Suppression efforts involve 129 firefighters, 11 helicopters, and 40 pieces of heavy equipment. While unsettled weather and gusty winds pose risks of spot fires, the blaze is expected to remain within its current perimeter. Okanagan Indian Band Chief Dan Wilson reported that at least 230 properties were lost.

Entities

BC Hydro · Bradley Creek wildfire · Bradley Creek · Clinton · East Kootenay

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Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 35 sources
    Bradley Creek wildfire complex remains held amid property destruction

    The Bradley Creek wildfire complex is being held in British Columbia, but has destroyed at least 230 properties. Crews continue suppression efforts amid unsettled weather and ongoing utility repairs.

  2. 3 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 39 sources
    East Kootenay power outages affect 18,000 residents due to wildfires

    Wildfire-related damage to BC Hydro transmission systems caused power outages for nearly 18,000 residents in the East Kootenay region, including Golden and Canal Flats.

Sources

100milefreepress.net · abbynews.com · agassizharrisonobserver.com · albernivalleynews.com · ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com · barrierestarjournal.com · burnslakelakesdistrictnews.com · ca.sports.yahoo.com · caledoniacourier.com · campbellrivermirror.com · castanetkamloops.net · chemainusvalleycourier.ca · clearwatertimes.com · cloverdalereporter.com · coastmountainnews.com · cranbrooktownsman.com · crestonvalleyadvance.ca · danishconservatives.dk · goldstreamgazette.com · houston-today.com · kelownacapnews.com · keremeosreview.com · kimberleybulletin.com · lakecountrycalendar.com · lakecowichangazette.com · langleyadvancetimes.com · mapleridgenews.com · missioncityrecord.com · nanaimobulletin.com · northernsentinel.com · oakbaynews.com · ominecaexpress.com · peacearchnews.com · peachlandview.com · peninsulanewsreview.com · pentictonwesternnews.com · revelstokereview.com · runpee.com · saanichnews.com · saobserver.net · terracestandard.com · thefreepress.ca · thenorthernview.com · therockofrochester.com · todayinbc.com · trafalgar.ca · trailtimes.ca · vancouverislandfreedaily.com

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