Wildfire Concerns

• Kelowna Fire Department reminding public to follow upcoming campfire ban

  “I'm very concerned — all our fire crews are very concerned about the potential fire conditions,” said Kelowna Fire Department fire prevention officer Paul Johnson.

  Weather

  Jul 6, 2023
  
• Be fire-smart when visiting parks this long weekend: RDCO

  The Regional District of Central Okanagan says smoking, vaping and open flames are not allowed any time in its regional or community parks.

  Canada

  May 18, 2023
  
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• Penticton wildfire kindles reminder of having emergency kits in case of disaster

  PreparedBC says water, non-perishable food, batteries, first aid kit are among the items an emergency kit should have.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2019
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• Piles of wood found in Okanagan backcountry spark wildfire concerns

  That’s why one Kelowna resident was so alarmed after finding large piles of wood dumped in the bush near Kelowna.

  May 6, 2016
• Top of Kelowna’s Knox Mountain off limits to motorists

  The upper portion of the park has been closed to vehicles.

  Jun 23, 2015