Rethink cedars, says Kelowna Fire Department after hedge blaze
The fire destroyed a neighbouring garage as well as a vehicle on an adjacent property.
Canada
May 1
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.
Fire
Apr 7
Daylight savings a great time to check smoke alarms: fire department
The Kelowna Fire Department is reminding residents that it’s the perfect time to change the batteries in smoke detectors.
Canada
Mar 8
Residents of Kelowna triplex fire exit safely
'Upon arrival, crews experienced large flames and heavy smoke from the rear of the structure,' the Kelowna Fire Department said in a press release.
Fire
Mar 4
Crews douse fire at Kelowna outdoor sheltering site
A Global News reporter who went to the scene observed smoke coming from a pile of burnt debris around noon.
Fire
Apr 21
Kelowna, B.C. trailer fire spreads to vehicles, boat in Glenmore neighbourhood
Fire crews were called to a property in Kelowna's Glenmore neighborhood Monday morning, to douse a fire that engulfed at least one trailer.
Fire
Apr 8
3 treated for smoke inhalation after fire in Kelowna library parkade
Three people were treated for smoke inhalation Sunday night, following a small fire in the downtown Kelowna library parkade.
Fire
Apr 8
Highway 97 in Kelowna reopened after “serious incident”
"Because this incident also included a structure fire in the location of interest, it will take some time before our officers can safely go in and continue the investigation."
Crime
Mar 27
Brush fire near homeless camp brought quickly under control
Kelowna firefighters battled a small brush fire near Highway 97 and McCurdy Road on Tuesday morning.
Canada
Apr 2
‘Unexpected’ package prompts police response at Kelowna park
At around 1:30 p.m., what RCMP have called only 'an unexpected package' from out of the country was discovered and handed over to police.
Crime
Mar 20
Wildfire control can be found no further than below one’s feet: Okanagan forest manager
Clearing the forest floor of debris can make a difference during a wildfire, which one organization says was made evident during last summer's McDougall Creek wildfire.
Fire
Mar 25
Man treated for smoke inhalation after Kelowna apartment fire
The fire, which was deemed suspicious, was sparked just before 3 a.m. Monday in the 1900 block of Pacific Court, Kelowna Fire Department said.
Fire
Feb 5
‘Tragic’: Notoriously ramshackle Kelowna home faces wrecking ball
Janusz Grelecki learned that the house, long deemed unsafe and unsightly by neighbours and city officials, was finally slated for demolition through an eviction notice.
Canada
Apr 9
Central Okanagan students become ‘firefighters for a day’
One day might be all it takes to ignite a new career path.
Lifestyle
Apr 24
Junior hockey: Rockets shutout by Cougars, Bucks stave off elimination against Warriors
The Kelowna Rockets were shutout by the Prince George Cougars in Game 1 of their second round series, while Cranbrook has forced a sixth game against West Kelowna.
Sports
Apr 13
Fire crews douse early morning blaze at home in Kelowna, B.C.
Fire crews quickly knocked down a fire at a home in Kelowna, B.C., early Sunday, containing the flames before they could spread to nearby buildings.
Fire
Feb 11
Okanagan firefighters seeking mental health supports as wildfire seasons worsen
According to local fire departments, the need for mental health support is more important than ever, as firefighters are pushed to the brink, seemingly every summer.
Fire
Apr 13
Kelowna house fire under caused by candle: Fire officials
'Upon arrival crews reported heavy smoke coming from a window on the second floor,' Kelowna Fire Department officials said in a press release.
Fire
Jan 10
Feel-good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the week
We met a man this week who has lived for more than 30 years in Stanley Park. Christenson Bailey has made himself a home among the trees but now he is looking at a new future.
Trending
Apr 19
Kelowna firefighters extinguish blaze at house being renovated
The fire happened Wednesday evening, around 9 p.m., along the 1200 block of Belgo Road.
Canada
Feb 8