West Kelowna Fire Rescue
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Okanagan firefighters seeking mental health supports as wildfire seasons worsenAccording to local fire departments, the need for mental health support is more important than ever, as firefighters are pushed to the brink, seemingly every summer.FireApr 13
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Recharging batteries cause small, smoky house fire in West KelownaWest Kelowna Fire Rescue says no one was injured in the incident, which produced little flame but considerable smoke.CanadaFeb 12
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West Kelowna looking to borrow $8M to fund new firehallCity hall said the firehall replacement project includes integrating the Lakeview Heights Community Centre, park area space and amenities.CanadaJan 24
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Bystanders rescue 2 people, dog who fell through Okanagan Lake iceWest Kelowna Fire Rescue said “bystanders who witnessed the incident jumped into action and assisted with the extrication of the patients from the water.”CanadaJan 13
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Fire crews in West Kelowna, B.C., make quick work of dousing structure fireWest Kelowna Fire Rescue deputy chief Brent Watson says the fire is not suspicious and may have been caused by a faulty woodstove inside the structure.FireDec 10, 2023
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West Kelowna firefighters hoping to match last year’s record food drive“So it’s tough times for everybody, but the giving spirit is definitely still alive here in West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation,” said WKFR Inspt. Dave Mitchell.CanadaDec 7, 2023
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Two bighorn sheep killed in West Kelowna wildfireWith 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.FireSep 8, 2023
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Okanagan neighbourhood threatened by wildfire treated to rain songAs rain started to land on the last West Kelowna neighbourhood threatened by the McDougall Creek wildfire Sunday, a joyful sound emerged: South African fire crews sang a rain song.FireSep 4, 2023
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West Kelowna home destroyed by overnight garage fireWhen crews arrived at 1 a.m., the three-storey residence was engulfed in flames, with embers being cast throughout the neighbourhood.FireSep 1, 2023
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‘I’m running out of underwear, too, folks!’ West Kelowna fire chief calls for patience from evacueesWest Kelowna's fire chief knows exactly how eager evacuees are to get home now that the McDougall Creek wildfire is more manageable.FireAug 23, 2023
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