Fire Protection

• Twin Lakes, B.C. home outside fire protection area burns down

  Twin Lakes is outside of the service area of the Kaleden Volunteer Fire Department and is not serviced by any fire department. A home on fire Thursday burned to the ground.

  Fire

  Jul 6, 2023
  
• Quest for fire protection for rural Okanagan neighbourhood continues

  A North Okanagan politician is hoping Lake Country, B.C. will agree to provide fire service to dozens of his constituents whose neighbourhood currently has no fire protection.  

  Canada

  Apr 20, 2023
  
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• Vernon, B.C. won’t offer fire coverage to area of fatal rural blaze

  The majority of Vernon city council voted on Tuesday not to offer fire coverage to the Commonage area as it wouldn't make financial sense for the municipality.

  Canada

  Apr 11, 2023
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• Vernon, B.C. considering request to expand fire protection to area of fatal blaze

  Not having fire converage makes some residents of the unprotected area between Vernon and Lake Country nervous and means insurance costs are high.

  Canada

  Apr 10, 2023
• Improved firefighting resources coming to Apex, B.C., after referendum passes

  A South Okanagan mountain community has voted to enhance its fire protection.

  Fire

  Mar 28, 2021
• How Canada’s Parliament buildings are protected against fire during major renovations

  The Notre Dame fire raised questions about Canada’s own historic buildings — including Parliament itself, which is undergoing renovations.

  Canada

  Apr 17, 2019
• Recent wildfires spark surge of Fire Smart assessments in Strathcona County

  Strathcona County is doing about twice as many Fire Smart evaluations as it has in previous years and officials say the uptick is likely connected to recent wildfires.

  News

  May 24, 2018
• Okanagan communities to benefit from funding to prevent wildfires

  The Provincial Government has announced five million dollars to help wildfire prone communities in the Okanagan and elsewhere in B.C. prevent devastating fires this season.

  Mar 19, 2015
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• Peachland fire destroys home

  The latest fire happened this afternoon on Trepanier road and Paradise Valley drive.

  Dec 13, 2013