Glenrosa

• Containing the McDougall Creek wildfire could still take weeks: BC Wildfire Service

  BCWS incident commander Scott Rennick says a combination of steep terrain and cliff edge near the Powers Creek drainage are making it challenging for wildfire crews.

  Fire

  Sep 3, 2023
  
• ‘The threat definitely exists’: Concerns around McDougall Creek wildfire persist

  Areas where the fire already tore through are also still going to see a lot of fire activity but Brolund is confident about the stage of control in those areas. 

  Fire

  Aug 31, 2023
  
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• Special burn permit issued for Goats Peak neighbourhood in West Kelowna, B.C.

  The city noted that all open burning has to be completed by April 30, and that residents must obtain a permit to conduct open burning.

  Canada

  Mar 21, 2023
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• West Kelowna fire crews called to 2nd fire in 1 day

  A fire on Emerald Road, in West Kelowna's Glenrosa neighbourhood, completely razed a garage Monday and was threatening nearby structures and trees.

  Fire

  Jan 23, 2023
• Two people displaced after Westbank mobile home fire

  West Kelowna fire rescue crews were called to the PineRidge Mobile Home Park on Westbank First Nation when a deck fire spread into a home.

  Fire

  Jan 17, 2022
• Mount Law wildfire: West Kelowna residents hold drive-by parade for firefighters

  ‘They’ve worked so hard, there have been fires everywhere and we just want to share our appreciation and our gratitude for local firefighters.’

  Environment

  Aug 20, 2021
• Mount Law wildfire in B.C. Interior still estimated at 800 hectares, out of control

  The fire is sparked to life on Sunday and quickly exploded. It's listed as being in close to homes in the Glenrosa area of West Kelowna, and adjacent to Highway 97C.

  Environment

  Aug 17, 2021
• ‘Fighting fires in the backyards of homes’: Fire chief on Mount Law fire in West Kelowna

  The fire, which is currently burning within city limits, is in close proximity to homes in the Glenrosa area.

  Environment

  Aug 16, 2021
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• New wildfire burning in Central Okanagan, north of Peachland, B.C.

  The Mount Miller fire is also located around seven km west of West Kelowna’s Glenrosa neighbourhood.

  Canada

  Aug 5, 2021
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• Large road improvement project in West Kelowna to soon start, says city

  The project includes upgrades between McGinnis and Glen Abbey roads and the realignment of the Glenrosa Road and McIver Road intersection.

  May 5, 2020