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Kelowna firefighters douse small blaze inside second-floor unitAccording to the Kelowna Fire Department, a small fire was discovered in a second-floor unit on Friday during noon, but was quickly extinguished.CanadaJul 12
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Kelowna firefighters douse evening garage blazeThe Kelowna Fire Department says it received multiple 911 calls around 8:30 p.m., of a fire along the 1000 block of Tataryn Road in the Rutland neighbourhood.CanadaJul 20
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No injuries in Kelowna structure fireAt around 6:30 a.m., the Kelowna Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 2100 block of Burtch Road, fire officials said.FireJun 19
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House fire sparks early start for Kelowna Fire DepartmentThe fire department said the two-alarm blaze had extended into the second floor and roof, but noted that all residents had safely exited the home.CanadaMay 26
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Bernard Avenue apartment fire on Friday was fatal: Kelowna RCMPOn Saturday, Kelowna RCMP said a 42-year-old woman lost her life as a result of the fire on Friday afternoon.CanadaJul 13
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Rethink cedars, says Kelowna Fire Department after hedge blazeThe fire destroyed a neighbouring garage as well as a vehicle on an adjacent property.CanadaMay 1
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Kelowna equipped with ‘game changer’ of a firefighting toolThe trailer is equipped with hundreds of sprinkler heads on one side, a variety of different adapters, and thousands of feet of hose.FireJul 11
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Emergency Support Services undergoes changes for upcoming wildfire season in B.C.The 2023 wildfire season strained B.C.’s emergency support services program — so much so that changes are being made for 2024.CanadaJun 18
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‘Seconds to get out’: Kelowna man who escaped burning building recounts incidentMicheal Praught and his dog narrowly escaped serious injury while fleeing a burning building in Kelowna last Monday.FireJul 16
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City of Vernon to implement fire ban on WednesdayThe City of Vernon says the local fire danger rating is high, and that ‘the ban is intended to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.’CanadaJul 9
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Fire engulfs empty building in Kelowna; firefighters battling flamesEmergency Services in Kelowna, B.C., have treated several people at the site of an active fire in an empty building. Flames from the blaze can be seen from points across the city.FireJul 8
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Townhome fire in Rutland neighbourhood of KelownaThe fire happened along Houghton Road on Friday afternoon.CanadaJun 21
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Overnight blaze causes ‘heavy damage’ to garage in Kelowna, B.C.Members of the Kelowna Fire Department were deployed to the 400 block of Dougall Road in Rutland around 9:30 p.m. Saturday on reports that a garage had caught fire.FireApr 7
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Car fire in underground parkade doused by sprinklers, West Kelowna firefightersWest Kelowna Fire Rescue says it was called out to a condo complex along the 4200 block of Gellatly Road Sound on Friday evening.CanadaJun 22
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Underwater recovery team called in for reported drowning near Kelowna marinaRCMP say officers plus members of Central Okanagan Search and Rescue and the fire department looked, but couldn’t find the body.CanadaJul 6
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Grass fire on Mount Boucherie quickly knocked down by firefighters‘Fast work by firefighters caught the fire and prevented it from growing further,’ said the fire department.CanadaJun 14
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Where to catch fireworks in the Southern Interior this Canada DayIf you're looking to catch a fireworks show this Canada Day there are plenty of opportunities across the Okanagan Valley.CanadaJul 1
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History buffs get rare peek into home of 2 B.C. premiers now up for grabsWhile it's been home to an exclusive list of historical figures, this week the guest list at Kelowna's Bennett House widened when the heritage society to held an open house.CanadaJun 26
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Okanagan house labeled as “problem home” destroyed in fireThere were no injuries reported in the West Kelowna fire and those who lived in neighbouring buildings have been able to return home.FireJun 12
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Southern Interior prepping for sunny but searing forecastAccording to Environment Canada, Sunday will see a high of 35 C, followed by three straight days of 37 C, with Thursday projected to hit 36 C.WeatherJul 5