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Kelowna Fire Dept. holds evacuation drillResidents in two Kelowna neighbourhoods are practicing what to do if an emergency forces them to evacuate. The Kelowna Fire Department held an evacuation drill bringing together a number of local support services to take part. Klaudia Van Emmerik has more.Global News at 5:30 OkanaganOct 27, 2025
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West Kelowna deals with more grass firesThe West Kelowna Fire Department continues to battle a number of grass fires. The area has seen a string of suspicious fires this month and two people were arrested last week in connection with them. Klaudia Van Emmerik has more.Global News at 5:30 OkanaganSep 23, 2025
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – Sept. 23The RCMP and CFIA have moved in to the ostrich farm in Edgewood. Two people were arrested at the scene. West Kelowna Fire Department says there have been more suspicious fires in the same area after two people have been arrested and an Okanagan man is speaking out about his battle with prostate cancer.Sep 23, 2025
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Swift water training for Kelowna Fire Department amid snowpack meltThe Kelowna fire department was on the creek, sharpening their skills for possible creek rescues.Jun 4, 2020
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West Kelowna Fire Department trains for swift water rescues near CherryvilleSpring freshet is just getting started and rivers across B.C. will soon become swollen with high water. For the general public, it’s a dangerous time of year to make even the tiniest mistake when wandering anywhere near a raging river. For the West Kelowna Fire Department though , it’s the perfect time for some swiftwater...Apr 23, 2021
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Morning house fire claims two pets: Kelowna Fire DepartmentA fire at a fourplex in Kelowna’s Rutland area killed two pets and displaced 10 people.Dec 6, 2019
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Kelowna home levelled in second blazeEarly Wednesday morning Kelowna Fire Department responded to reports of a house fire on Barnaby Road. Fire inspectors have deemed the blaze suspicious.Global News at 5 OkanaganFeb 12, 2020
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30: June 3, 2023Parts of a plane have been spotted around Kelowna, a paraglider who got tangled in cable and telephone wires in Vernon had to be rescued by the Fire Department, and the Ogopogo Air Cadets celebrate 60 years in the Okanagan.Jun 3, 2023
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RCMP arson investigators probe cause of Kelowna house fireRCMP and Kelowna fire department investigators have not yet been able to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed a home Monday night. It started outside a vehicle in the carport with gasoline rapidly propelling the flames. The three residents escaped unharmed.Global News at 5 OkanaganJan 3, 2017
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Three suspicious fires around downtown Kelowna Thursday nightThe Kelowna Fire Department was kept hopping Thursday night with several spot fires. Their locations suggest they may have been deliberately set.Global News at 11 OkanaganAug 10, 2018
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Kelowna Fire Department gives virtual tourThe annual Kelowna Fire Department open house has gone online, and now anyone can watch from the safety of their home. Community reporter Sydney Morton reports.Nov 17, 2020
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30: March 24, 2024Long-term fire mitigation work continues in West Kelowna, North Shuswap wineries are facing challenges, and the emergency department at the South Okanagan General hospital is facing another temporary closure this weekend.Mar 24, 2024
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30: February 11, 2024Kelowna Fire Department responded to an overnight house fire. A 23-year-old West Kelowna man, missing since the end of January has been found dead. The Vernon Powerhouse Theatre brings to life a classic Victorian play.Feb 11, 2024
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Suspicious car fire in Southeast KelownaThe Kelowna Fire Department doused a car fire in a quiet Southeast Kelowna neighbourhood late on Friday night. Nobody was hurt in the blaze, and RCMP say the fire is suspicious.FireJun 29, 2019
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Extended interview with fire department of Kelowna fourplex blazeAn extended interview with Kelowna Fire Department platoon captain Kelly Stephens regarding Friday morning’s fourplex fire.Dec 6, 2019
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Warming bus on the way as people who are unhoused light more fires to keep warm amid freezing temperaturesThere’s been a significant increase in fire activity in and around Kelowna’s downtown area–the fire department has responded to nearly two dozen fire calls in the past week alone. And while the exact causes aren’t always known, it’s believed the spike is due to the frigid weather and those sheltering outside desperate to keep warm....Dec 1, 2022
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Peachland home leveled by fireA home on Desert Pine Ave. in Peachland was destroyed in a fire that moved quickly through the home on Monday afternoon. Flames were intense, requiring the Peachland Fire Department to request help from West Kelowna crews.Global News at 5 OkanaganMay 6, 2019
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West Kelowna firefighters help fit kids into car seatsMember of West Kelowna Fire Rescue teamed up with BCAA on Tuesday to help families with child car seats. Making kids safe in vehicles is the goal and the fire department hopes to have a person on every shift that can help parents make car seats safe.Global News at 11 OkanaganMay 14, 2019
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Man rescued after falling into Kelowna ravineThe Kelowna Fire Department long-line rescue team saved a 28-year-old man who tumbled into a 60-foot ravine at the base of Dilworth Mountain on Tuesday afternoon. The fire department said the man was relieving himself when he lost his footing.Global News at 5 OkanaganJun 11, 2019
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High school students get hands-on experience of being a firefighterOkanagan high school students visited the Kelowna fire department today for the Firefighter Boot Camp. A group of 70 teens got to try climbing ladders, sprinting up stairs with fire hoses, using fire extinguishers and wearing breathing apparatuses.Global News at 11 OkanaganApr 17, 2019