UPDATE 0345 HRS AUG 15 2015

These fires are now known as the  Testalinden Creek and Wilson Mountain Fires

Here is  the evacuation order , a list of reception centres and press releases on the two fires near Oliver BC. In addition Hwy 3 is closed between Oliver and Osyoos

http://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/evacuation-alertorder-oliver-bc-regional-district-of-okanagan-similkameen-aug-14/

http://www.rdos.bc.ca/news-events/eoc/current-eoc/?WT.mc_id=ac71bbf2935f111902f958c09df40dcd

http://bcwildfire.ca/hprScripts/WildfireNews/OneFire.asp?ID=574

http://bcwildfire.ca/hprScripts/WildfireNews/OneFire.asp?ID=573

Two new fires near Oliver BC has caused evacuation orders to be issued. Homes in both these fires are threatened

Two new fires near Oliver BC has caused evacuation orders to be issued. Homes in both these fires are threatened

For the orders go to

http://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/evacuation-alertorder-oliver-bc-regional-district-of-okanagan-similkameen-aug-14/

AUGUST 14TH  1600 HRS  UPDATE

http://bcwildfire.ca/hprScripts/WildfireNews/OneFire.asp?ID=569

http://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/evacuation-order-kettle-river-recreation-area-rock-creek-wildfire/                                  NEW

http://www.cknw.com/2015/08/14/rock-creek-wildfire-still-spreading-fate-of-homes-still-unknown/

Red Cross Family Reunification Phone Number   1.888.350.6070

https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2015FLNR0237-001305?WT.cg_n=Hootsuite&WT.mc_id=NEWS

AUGUST 14TH   1330 HRS  UPDATE FROM BC FOREST

http://bcwildfire.ca/hprScripts/WildfireNews/OneFire.asp?ID=569

Evacuation order for Sidley Mtn has now been rescinded  1330 hrs 14 AUG

Red Cross Family Reunification Phone Number   1.888.350.6070

AUGUST 14TH 1000HRS  NEW EVACUATION ORDER ISSUED.

http://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/evacuation-orde-alert-anarchist-mountain-sidley-mountain-wildfire-regional-district-okanagan-similkameen/

The Rock Creek fire in the BC interior has literally exploded in size.  Emergency evacuations were carried out with some folks having no time to grab anything prior to leaving.  This evening on the BC Yukon Traffic Net ( 3.716MHz at 1930 PDT daily) Welfare Traffic was passed. For more information go to

http://www.timescolonist.com/fire-in-south-b-c-interior-forces-evacuation-of-hundreds-1.2030455

http://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/evacuation-order-kettle-river-recreation-area-rock-creek-wildfire-aug-13/

http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/kettle_rv/?WT.mc_id=62ed5ccaeb8c310129a0681f7b8ee0e9&WT.mc_id=62ed5ccaeb8c310129a0681f7b8ee0e9

UPDATED  2310 HRS AUGUST 13

http://bcwildfire.ca/hprScripts/WildfireNews/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=2503

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-fires-aggressive-wildfire-raging-near-rock-creek-forces-208-evacuations-1.3190519

UPDATED  0800 4 AUGUST 2015  Including new wx warning.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-fires-hundreds-flee-fast-moving-fire-near-rock-creek-b-c-1.3191040?cmp=rss

http://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?bc29

The Rock Creek fire in the BC interior has literally exploded in size.  Emergency evacuations were carried out with some folks having no time to grab anything prior to leaving.  This evening on the BC Yukon Traffic Net ( 3.716MHz at 1930 PDT daily) Welfare Traffic was passed. For more information go to

http://www.timescolonist.com/fire-in-south-b-c-interior-forces-evacuation-of-hundreds-1.2030455

http://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/evacuation-order-kettle-river-recreation-area-rock-creek-wildfire-aug-13/

http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/kettle_rv/?WT.mc_id=62ed5ccaeb8c310129a0681f7b8ee0e9&WT.mc_id=62ed5ccaeb8c310129a0681f7b8ee0e9

UPDATED  2310 HRS AUGUST 13

http://bcwildfire.ca/hprScripts/WildfireNews/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=2503

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-fires-aggressive-wildfire-raging-near-rock-creek-forces-208-evacuations-1.3190519

UPDATED  0800 4 AUGUST 2015  Including new wx warning.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-fires-hundreds-flee-fast-moving-fire-near-rock-creek-b-c-1.3191040?cmp=rss

http://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?bc29

The Rock Creek fire in the BC interior has literally exploded in size.  Emergency evacuations were carried out with some folks having no time to grab anything prior to leaving.  This evening on the BC Yukon Traffic Net ( 3.716MHz at 1930 PDT daily) Welfare Traffic was passed. For more information go to

http://www.timescolonist.com/fire-in-south-b-c-interior-forces-evacuation-of-hundreds-1.2030455

Here is the latest information on the Lizard Lake fire on VAncouver Island.

https://wm-s.glb.shawcable.net/service/home/~/V60407%20Information%20Bulletin%20Spring%20Road%20Lizard%20Lake.pdf?auth=co&loc=en&id=350880&part=2

The VE7RVA site is located on Sumas Mountain in the Fraser Valley. There have been some issues involving the users of this repeater. To get the latest information on rules of use and future plans of the repeater go to

http://www.ve7rva.ca/

The Cowichan Valley Amateur Radio Club will hold their Ham Happenings event on  Sunday August 30 2015. For more information go to

http://www.cvars.com/docs/ihh2015.pdf

While the attached information deals with the United States it should also be noted that the same problem is occurring in Canada. To date I am not aware of any successful resolution of the issue even though in some cases it causes issues with emergency stations.

http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-files-more-grow-light-ballast-complaints-with-fcc