McDougall Creek Wildfire

• Kelowna man fined $5K for flying drone during 2023 McDougall Creek wildfire

  A Kelowna man has been ordered to pay a $5,000 fine for flying a drone near the fire-ravaged Okanagan Lake Resort during the McDougall Creek wildfire in 2023.

  Fire

  Mar 23
  
• Kelowna residents take part in first-ever evacuation drill to be better prepared for emergencies

  The drill also involved numerous support agencies, such as Emergency Social Services, Kelowna’s Fire Smart Program and Central Okanagan Search and Rescue.

  Fire

  Oct 27, 2025
  
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• Okanagan woman’s items salvaged from 2023 wildfire going to New York

  The now sentimental pieces are making their way all the way to New York for a pop-up exhibit highlighting the human costs of climate related events.

  Canada

  Sep 19, 2024
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• ‘The best medicine is talking about it’: The mental toll of wildfire recovery

  Long after the roar of flames has been silenced and the rebuilding process has begun, those who survive wildfires have another battle ahead of them.

  Fire

  Aug 20, 2024
• From traditional knowledge to FireSmart, Okanagan leaders focus on wildfire risks

  First Nation leaders, fire chiefs and politicians in the Okanagan say good planning can help prevent disasters like last year's McDougall Creek wildfire.

  Canada

  Aug 19, 2024
• One year later, recovery in scorched path of McDougall Creek wildfire painfully slow

  The McDougall Creek wildfire razed 191 homes in West Kelowna, Kelowna, Westbank First Nation. A year later, the devastation is still visible and rebuilding has barely begun.

  Canada

  Aug 16, 2024
• Summer camp destroyed by McDougall Creek wildfire won’t open until 2025: church

  ‘I’m incredibly disappointed that a variety of circumstances beyond our control have forced us into this decision,’ Archbishop Lynne McNaughton said.

  Canada

  May 22, 2024
• Heroes’ welcome as firefighters, support crews thanked for battling McDougall Creek wildfire

  Volunteers, local businesses and organizations spent months planning Saturday morning's celebration at Memorial Park in West Kelowna.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2024
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• West Kelowna fire chief Jason Brolund recognized for work during devastating wildfire

  West Kelowna fire chief Jason Brolund was given a plaque at city hall on Tuesday for his tireless work during last year’s McDougall Creek wildfire.

  Canada

  Apr 9, 2024
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• Holiday season will be different for many this year in B.C. wildfires’ wake

  British Columbia's 2023 wildfires were a life-changing disaster for many, and their impact has echoed into the holiday season.

  Fire

  Dec 21, 2023