Lake Country Fire Department

• Okanagan high school students learning what it takes to become a firefighter

  While the goal of the program is to provide these kids with life-long skills and lessons, it’s also a great opportunity for the fire department to get a head start on recruitment.

  Canada

  Mar 21
  
• Fifth-wheeler destroyed by flames at Kelowna RV park

  First arriving crews reported a large fifth-wheel type trailer in an RV park that was fully involved, including a propane tank that was venting

  Fire

  Dec 27, 2022
  
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• House fire in Lake Country, B.C. destroys home

  One man who lives directly across the street from the home described what he saw from his bedroom window, after being woken up by flashing lights and the sound of sirens.

  Fire

  Dec 4, 2022
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• Fire damages George Elliot Secondary School in Lake Country

  Fire crews responded to reports of flames at the back end of the school.

  Education

  Aug 17, 2022
• Winfield Bakery suffers ‘catastrophic damage’ in Thursday fire

  The fire is under investigation but nothing suspicious has been seen. Fire crews will be there throughout Friday for further assessment. 

  Fire

  Mar 11, 2022
• Lake Country residents break into burning home to save puppies

  Quick thinking and brave actions by some Lake Country residents led to eight puppies being rescued from a burning home.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2021
• Okanagan landmark goes up in flames, owner may not replace

  "Replacing it is not going to happen right away," Holiday Park Resort president Dan Sigal said.

  Fire

  Apr 1, 2021
• Memorial procession held for Lake Country firefighter

  The 47-year-old father of two died in October after experiencing 'a cardiac medical emergency at home,' according to the district.

  Nov 10, 2020
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• Lake Country Fire Department saves stranded puppy

  The puppy was up a steep rock face, and had gotten itself stuck in a precarious position.

  Canada

  Oct 22, 2020
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• Fire destroys home in Lake Country; 6 people displaced

  The homeowner reportedly woke up at around 5:30 a.m. to a fire on the deck that had been burning for some time.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2020