Kelowna Fire

• Residents of Kelowna triplex fire exit safely

  'Upon arrival, crews experienced large flames and heavy smoke from the rear of the structure,' the Kelowna Fire Department said in a press release.

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  Mar 4
  
• Kelowna garage fire knocked down before spreading to neighbouring home

  The Sunday fire was sparked at about 4:15 p.m. and earned a heavy response from the fire department, of 15 fire personnel and three fire trucks.

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  Oct 2, 2023
  
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• Kelowna RCMP investigate suspicious late-night fire

  'Investigators have since cleared the scene, however are requesting any information or video from the area,' police said.

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  Sep 25, 2023
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• B.C. officials warn residents to take care when they return to fire zones

  The Regional District of Central Okanagan says crews are still busy putting out hot spots and repairing damaged infrastructure affected by the McDougall Creek wildfire.

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  Sep 12, 2023
• Officials attempting to identify body found in aftermath of fire near Kelowna encampment

  Investigators are now working with the BC Coroner Service to determine both the cause of death and the identity of a deceased man. 

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  Sep 11, 2023
• Kelowna Fire Department extinguishes vehicle fire outside city limits

  The fire department said the vehicle fire sparked a brush blaze, which was held to just under an acre in size.

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  Sep 5, 2023
• Kelowna Fire Department extinguishes exhaust fan fire at Pandosy pizzeria

  The fire, which broke out inside Famosa Pizzeria, was quickly put out and did not damage the inside of the restaurant.

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  Sep 3, 2023
• Number of properties destroyed by Central Okanagan wildfires grows to 189

  As crews have been able to better access the fire-damaged areas, they've updated the number of partially or completely destroyed properties to 189 from 181.

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  Aug 28, 2023
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• Early morning blaze at Rutland Health Centre deemed suspicious

  Kelowna Fire Department Capt. Mike Brownlee says the fire, which is believed to have started on the outside of the building, has been deemed suspicious.

  Investigations

  Aug 27, 2023
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• Premier, ministers to tour wildfire-affected areas in B.C. amid state of emergency

  In another update earlier today, Fire Chief Jason Brolund shared that at least 50 structures have been lost so far in West Kelowna, where the McDougall Creek fire still burns.

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  Aug 21, 2023