Okanagan Wildfire

• ‘This fire didn’t have to happen’: Human-caused wildfires raise alarm in West Kelowna

  The fire broke out Wednesday morning near Smith Creek. Helicopters were quickly deployed as crews from West Kelowna Fire Rescue and BC Wildfire Service moved in fast.

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  Aug 14, 2025
  
• Rain suppresses fire activity on Glen Lake wildfire near Peachland, B.C.

  Firefighters and helicopters are continuing to work on the northeast and southeast flanks or the fire, which is mapped at 1,116 hectares in size.

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  Sep 24, 2023
  
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• Central Okanagan regional district waives fees for fire-affected residents

  “This includes waiving of garbage fees, yard waste, demolition permit fees, and temporary building permit fees,” said the regional district.

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  Sep 9, 2023
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• B.C. wildfires: 405 properties still under evacuation order for McDougall Creek blaze

  Of the 405 properties, 122 are within West Kelowna city limits, with the remaining 283 within the regional district’s Electoral West area.

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  Sep 9, 2023
• Two bighorn sheep killed in West Kelowna wildfire

  With much of the backcountry still burning, it means more wildlife is moving closer to the city, prompting a warning from conservation to be mindful of attractants.

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  Sep 8, 2023
• B.C. wildfires: More people return to West Kelowna as more planned ignitions get underway

  The fire remains out of control at 12,318 hectares, but according to the West Kelowna Fire Department, there have been improvements on the front lines.

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  Aug 25, 2023
• Wildfire burning near Adams Lake, B.C. grows to 1,786 hectares

  The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) says the wildfire continues to grow, primarily towards the north flank and away from populated areas.

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  Jul 23, 2023
• Out-of-control wildfire breaks out north of Naramata

  Fire crews on the scene of the Gilser Brook Wildfire that broke out just north of Naramata 15 kilometres.

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  Jul 21, 2023
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• West Kelowna wildfire now held, evacuation alerts rescinded

  "We do want to thank the public for their diligence and reporting," said wildfire spokesperson Taylor Wallace. “We received numerous amount of reports when this started yesterday.”

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  Jul 18, 2023
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• Knox Mountain wildfire in Kelowna deemed held, evacuation orders downgraded to alerts

  Smoke can be seen rising in the hills above some homes near the park.

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  Jul 1, 2023