Kelowna Wildfire
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Kelowna in ‘good position’ as cool weather helps teams attack wildfire: mayorThe city of Kelowna was in a 'good position' on Monday, with cool weather having helped firefighters attack — rather than defend against — the out-of-control McDougall Creek fire.FireAug 21, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: Officials confirm houses lost in Kelowna, but no totalFire chief Travis Whiting said with the winds dying down, and not fanning the fire as much, he doesn’t want to see people underestimating the weather.FireAug 19, 2023
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Knox Mountain Park reopens to pedestrians and cyclistsPark visitors should avoid the burned area and follow sanctioned trails to ensure their safety and to help reduce the fire risk.FireJul 7, 2023
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Kelowna’s Knox Mountain wildfire in ‘mop up’ stageThose living in the areas still under an evacuation alert are being advised to be ready to leave at a moment’s notice, according to Central Okanagan Emergency Operations.FireJul 2, 2023
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Knox Mountain wildfire in Kelowna deemed held, evacuation orders downgraded to alertsSmoke can be seen rising in the hills above some homes near the park.CanadaJul 1, 2023
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Wildfire sparked near West Kelowna provincial park under controlIn a press release, the Kelowna Fire Department says the blaze started at 1:10 p.m. and is located approximately 3.5 kilometres up Bear Main Road.FireJun 11, 2023
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Wildfire sparks in Kelowna, B.C. homeless campAround 5 p.m. Sunday evening, emergency crews were called on scene to multiple reports of a wildfire near Mt. Baldy Drive in Kelowna.FireMay 14, 2023
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Kelowna firefighters warn of dry conditions after snuffing out overnight blazeThe fire was called in shortly after 3 a.m. Thursday near Verde Vista Road, near Black Mountain. Fire crews believe it was sparked accidentally.FireApr 6, 2023
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Yates Road wildfire evacuation alert lifted for nearly 1,000 Kelowna propertiesThe fire was started by two youths who admitted to playing with a lighter.FireJul 29, 2018
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Kelowna evacuation alerts rescinded after Yates Road fireOfficials say the Yates Road fire is under control and the fire department has deemed the area safe for the public.Jul 29, 2018
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