Fuel Mitigation

• Kalamoir Regional Park to undergo month-long fuel mitigation work

  The RDCO says the goal is to reduce wildfire risk in the local community, and that funding is provided by the Union of B.C. Municipalities.

  Canada

  Jan 19
  
• Fire hazard near Trader’s Cove neighbourhood cleaned up; area residents delighted

  "To have this all cleaned up and gone, it's fantastic. Everybody will sleep better," said Douglas Krupp, a longtime Trader's Cove resident.

  Environment

  May 5, 2020
  
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• Sicamous’ $1M wildfire prevention plan to also provide an alternate energy source

  The idea is to tie the fuel mitigation project into plans for a biofuel heating system in the community, similar to one that already exists in nearby Enderby.

  Nov 21, 2019
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• Pressure mounts for province to do more fuel mitigation on crown land

  An Okanagan community is leading the charge to pressure the B.C. Government to do more to reduce the threat of wildfires.

  News

  Sep 27, 2019
• Controlled burns in West Kelowna

  Smith says eligible property owners with permits from the local fire authority are allowed to do open burning on Wednesday.

  Nov 11, 2015
• 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