Okanagan Fire

• 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
  
• 2 key fires burning around Okanagan Lake are under control, but winds pose challenge to north

  Two of the three fires making up a devastating wildfire complex that destroyed almost 200 homes around Lake Okanagan in the B.C. Interior are now under control.

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  Sep 1, 2023
  
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• ‘We finally feel like we’re moving forward:’ Some evacuation orders downgraded near Central Okanagan wildfires

  West Kelowna Fire Chief Jason Brolund said things are looking better but there are hard days ahead.

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  Aug 20, 2023
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• Knox Mountain Park reopens to pedestrians and cyclists

  Park visitors should avoid the burned area and follow sanctioned trails to ensure their safety and to help reduce the fire risk.

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  Jul 7, 2023
• Fire destroys home in Kelowna affordable housing complex

  The fire in the housing unit was reported before 1 p.m. and within the hour it was under control, though the upper floor appeared uninhabitable. 

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  Jun 30, 2023
• Fireworks believed to have sparked Vernon house fire

  The possession, storage, or discharge of fireworks without a permit may result in a fine of up to $300 and multiple fines may be issued for a single infraction.

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  Jun 29, 2023
• Abandoned Kelowna home destroyed by fire

  The flames had already gone up the side of the house and into the attic when firefighters started their attack to stop the blaze from spreading.

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  Jun 16, 2023
• Fire crews fighting blaze north of Highway 97C as unseasonably dry conditions continue

  The fire, which is believed to be human-caused, was reported on Sunday afternoon near Bear Creek Forest Service Road.

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  Oct 17, 2022
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• Kelowna fire crews called out to burning barn

  Around 3 p.m. Monday afternoon, the Kelowna Fire Department (KFD) responded to multiple reports of a large structure fire on June Springs Road. 

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  Oct 11, 2022
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• Kelowna youths with fireworks trigger blaze in Moraine Park, fire officials say

  A cedar hedge, a 40-foot tall pine tree, and two small boats caught fire Tuesday night before crews were able to contain the blaze, Kelowna fire officials said.

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  Aug 31, 2022