CSRD to implement notification system to contact residents impacted by north Shuswap wildfire

UPDATE: 4:42 p.m. The vacation vibe in the North Shuswap changed on Wednesday when evacuation alerts were put in place for Scotch Creek and Lee Creek due to a fast-moving wildfire burning nearby.. Last Updated August 23, 2023 7:12 pm. North Shuswap resident Kyle Boppre offers a simple explanation when asked why he defied an evacuation order issued as a wildfire bore down on his neighbourhood. "It's just, I guess, in my blood to fight," he said. "We were able to save our home.".


North Shuswap Fires Radio NL Kamloops News

North Shuswap Fires Radio NL Kamloops News


New wildfires in North Shuswap as conditions start to dry out again amid drought Radio NL

New wildfires in North Shuswap as conditions start to dry out again amid drought Radio NL


Celista North Shuswap’s cultural centre Shuswap Passion

Celista North Shuswap’s cultural centre Shuswap Passion


No emergency text alerts? Questions surround lack of fire warnings in Shuswap

No emergency text alerts? Questions surround lack of fire warnings in Shuswap


Boat convoy supplies North Shuswap fire zone amid concerns evacuation orders unheeded

Boat convoy supplies North Shuswap fire zone amid concerns evacuation orders unheeded


North Shuswap Fire Training Centre Opens — North Shuswap Kicker

North Shuswap Fire Training Centre Opens — North Shuswap Kicker


Fire Burn Area Map

Fire Burn Area Map


Firehall, other structures believed lost to wildfire in North Shuswap Campbell River Mirror

Firehall, other structures believed lost to wildfire in North Shuswap Campbell River Mirror


Boat convoy supplies North Shuswap fire zone amid concerns evacuation orders unheeded

Boat convoy supplies North Shuswap fire zone amid concerns evacuation orders unheeded


Wildfire in B.C.'s Shuswap sparks political fights CTV News

Wildfire in B.C.'s Shuswap sparks political fights CTV News


North Shuswap Kicker August 2017 by Shuswap Kicker Issuu

North Shuswap Kicker August 2017 by Shuswap Kicker Issuu


All Little Shuswap Lake Band members safe; fire damage still being assessed Radio NL

All Little Shuswap Lake Band members safe; fire damage still being assessed Radio NL


Wildfire near St. Ives in North Shuswap posing no risks to any structures, CSRD says Radio NL

Wildfire near St. Ives in North Shuswap posing no risks to any structures, CSRD says Radio NL


Check out these photos from the... The North Shuswap Kicker

Check out these photos from the... The North Shuswap Kicker


Fire rages through Shuswap area sawmill Globalnews.ca

Fire rages through Shuswap area sawmill Globalnews.ca


“It’s a war zone” North Shuswap locals look for help, supplies as they stay behind to battle

“It’s a war zone” North Shuswap locals look for help, supplies as they stay behind to battle


CSRD to implement notification system to contact residents impacted by north Shuswap wildfire

CSRD to implement notification system to contact residents impacted by north Shuswap wildfire


Crews continue to work on the Horseshoe Bay wildfire in North Shuswap Salmon Arm News

Crews continue to work on the Horseshoe Bay wildfire in North Shuswap Salmon Arm News


North Shuswap Fire Training Centre Opens — North Shuswap Kicker

North Shuswap Fire Training Centre Opens — North Shuswap Kicker


UPDATE Some North OkanaganShuswap fires grow, 1 now being held Campbell River Mirror

UPDATE Some North OkanaganShuswap fires grow, 1 now being held Campbell River Mirror

Adams Lake Bush Creek Wildfires August 18, 2023 looking east towards Squilax, Lee Creek and Scotch Creek. #shuswap #BCWildfire. The lack of adequate warnings to the North Shuswap residents about the danger from the rapidly approaching fire resulted in the need for many to evacuate by boat or over a long logging road to Seymour Arm and Malakwa and put residents' lives at risk. 4. Government's enforcement of the evacuation order was inappropriate and counterproductive.