West Kelowna Fire
-
Fall storm season arrives, weather alerts in effect for parts of B.C.Autumn officially begins Friday and Environment Canada forecasts show clouds and showers are expected to sweep across the south coast within hours of the autumnal equinox.WeatherSep 22, 2023
-
B.C. officials warn residents to take care when they return to fire zonesThe Regional District of Central Okanagan says crews are still busy putting out hot spots and repairing damaged infrastructure affected by the McDougall Creek wildfire.FireSep 12, 2023
-
-
Advertisement
-
Number of properties destroyed by Central Okanagan wildfires grows to 189As 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.FireAug 28, 2023
-
-
Advertisement
-
B.C. wildfires: More people return to West Kelowna as more planned ignitions get underwayThe 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.FireAug 25, 2023
-
‘Heroes, thumbs up’: Tearful return home for some Kelowna wildfire evacuees"All the neighbours are fine. It was just very emotional. It's been a week from hell, but a beautiful ending," said Kelowna resident Laddy Sanetrik.FireAug 25, 2023
-
-
‘Goosebumps’: B.C. firefighter attends virtual citizenship ceremony while on front lines of wildfireThe Chief of Popkum Fire Rescue became a citizen while parked near Bear Creek as he battles the McDougall Creek fire in West Kelowna.FireAug 23, 2023
-
-
25 air quality alerts for B.C. on Monday amid raging wildfiresThe south, central and north Okanagan areas had the highest levels of air quality risk in B.C. on Monday. With smoke factored in, a handful of other communities join that list.FireAug 21, 2023
-
Premier, ministers to tour wildfire-affected areas in B.C. amid state of emergencyIn 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.FireAug 21, 2023
-
-
Advertisement
-
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
-
-
Advertisement
-
Smoke aids B.C. fire fight, but officials warn about impact of California hurricaneHurricane Hilary is expected to bring 20 kilometre per hour winds moving east across the province, with gusts up to 40 kilometres per hour.FireAug 21, 2023
Trending
-
What polls show about Tim Walz and JD Vance before Tuesday’s VP debate12,771 Read
-
Openly lesbian cabinet minister to make history with parental leave6,537 Read
-
Hurricane Helene: At least 56 dead, millions without power as storm batters U.S.6,167 Read
-
Hezbollah in ‘disarray’ after leader’s death. What does it mean for Canada?5,981 Read
-
Charge your phone overnight? Here’s why Montreal fire officials say to stop5,437 Read
-
SpaceX launches rescue mission for 2 NASA astronauts stuck in space until next year3,949 Read
-
Top Videos
-
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed in Israeli airstrike157 Viewed
-
Israel targets Hezbollah leader by bombarding Hezbollah headquarters74 Viewed
-
Nasrallah killed: Hezbollah leader’s assassination a large blow to militant group33 Viewed
-
Elaborate homeless encampment discovered by police in Calgary28 Viewed
-
Defiant Netanyahu vows to continue attacks on Lebanon, Gaza27 Viewed
-
Nasrallah killed: All eyes on Iran after assassination of Hezbollah’s leader27 Viewed
-