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The strata is working with the city and fire department to reduce fuel risks after two hedge fires earlier this year, one large one that came perilously close to homes.

In September, emergency departments at Interior Health hospitals closed about 10 times, three just over the weekend.

The residential fire happened on Sexsmith Road in Kelowna Thursday morning. An occupant of the house was trying to put the fire out with a hose when firefighters arrived.

The 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.

 There were more than 500 lightning strikes throughout the Okanagan and Shuswap Monday night, sparking 10 fires.

According to the Kelowna Fire Department, a small fire was discovered in a second-floor unit on Friday during noon, but was quickly extinguished.

Long after the roar of flames has been silenced and the rebuilding process has begun, those who survive wildfires have another battle ahead of them.

The McDougall Creek wildfire razed 191 homes in West Kelowna, Kelowna, Westbank First Nation. A year later, the devastation is still visible and rebuilding has barely begun.

B.C. Highway Patrol says a fatal pile-up in Chilliwack that took the lives of a woman and child may have occurred when one or more vehicles stopped suddenly for a road obstruction.

On Saturday, Kelowna RCMP said a 42-year-old woman lost her life as a result of the fire on Friday afternoon.

The trailer is equipped with hundreds of sprinkler heads on one side, a variety of different adapters, and thousands of feet of hose. 

At around 6:30 a.m., the Kelowna Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 2100 block of Burtch Road, fire officials said.

Micheal Praught and his dog narrowly escaped serious injury while fleeing a burning building in Kelowna last Monday.

The 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.’

Emergency 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.

RCMP say officers plus members of Central Okanagan Search and Rescue and the fire department looked, but couldn’t find the body.

The 2023 wildfire season strained B.C.’s emergency support services program — so much so that changes are being made for 2024.

According 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.

The 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.

If you're looking to catch a fireworks show this Canada Day there are plenty of opportunities across the Okanagan Valley.