Wildfire crews contain two of three fires near Okanagan Connector

Canada

First seen: Aug 24, 2026, 3:46 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 24, 2026, 5:31 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Fire crews have gained control of two of three wildfires near British Columbia’s Okanagan Connector.

SO WHAT?

The remaining fires may threaten nearby communities, transport routes and air quality.

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theprogress.comen

Wildfire crews get a handle on 2 of 3 blazes near the Okanagan Connector

Aug 24, 2026, 5:31 AM UTC

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Wildfire crews get a handle on 2 of 3 blazes near the Okanagan Connector

Aug 24, 2026, 5:16 AM UTC

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Wildfire crews get a handle on 2 of 3 blazes near the Okanagan Connector

Aug 24, 2026, 5:16 AM UTC

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Wildfire crews get a handle on 2 of 3 blazes near the Okanagan Connector

Aug 24, 2026, 5:16 AM UTC

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Wildfire crews get a handle on 2 of 3 blazes near the Okanagan Connector

Aug 24, 2026, 5:16 AM UTC

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Wildfire crews get a handle on 2 of 3 blazes near the Okanagan Connector

Aug 24, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC

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Wildfire crews get a handle on 2 of 3 blazes near the Okanagan Connector

Aug 24, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC

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Wildfire crews get a handle on 2 of 3 blazes near the Okanagan Connector

Aug 24, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC

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Wildfire crews get a handle on 2 of 3 blazes near the Okanagan Connector

Aug 24, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC

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Wildfire crews get a handle on 2 of 3 blazes near the Okanagan Connector

Aug 24, 2026, 4:31 AM UTC

northislandgazette.comen

Wildfire crews get a handle on 2 of 3 blazes near the Okanagan Connector

Aug 24, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC

campbellrivermirror.comen

Wildfire crews get a handle on 2 of 3 blazes near the Okanagan Connector

Aug 24, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC

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Wildfire crews get a handle on 2 of 3 blazes near the Okanagan Connector | The Interior News

Aug 24, 2026, 3:46 AM UTC