Smoke from the Kalamalka Park fire could be seen for kilometers.

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has concluded its investigation into allegations the wildfire that devastated the town of Lytton BC was sparked by a passing Canadian National train. Shortly after the fire people came forward alleging they saw evidence of fire near the rails just minutes before the BC town of Lytton BC was engulfed in flames. TSB report conclusions: "The TSB investigation has not identified any link between railway operations and the fire. Fu

Environment Canada has once again issued a SPECIAL AIR QUALITY STATEMENT. As of 3 PM Saturday, July 31 the air quality is calculated to be 10+ Very High Risk and as high as the scale appears to go. The Air Quality Health Index website advises avoiding strenuous activities outdoors. Children, the elderly, or those living with a chronic health condition may have elevate an elevated risk level. Especially affected are people with heart and lung conditions. The 10+ Very High-Ri

2 kilometres south of Sicamous the 2 Mile Road fire was reportedly started by a motor vehicle accident. Crews have been battling this wildfire since July 20. Some Evacuation Orders are being recinded, some remain in place. For the latest Official Information tap the link Tags: Two Mile Road Fire Near Sicamous