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Residents urged to be fire smart amid hot, dry conditions
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Residents urged to be fire smart amid hot, dry conditions
Description
July 6, 2023
With nothing but hot, dry conditions in the forecast throughout the Okanagan, the Kelowna Fire Department is reminding residents to be aware of potential wildfire hazards. A campfire ban is about to come into effect for the region, and as Jayden Wasney reports, residents and visitors are being urged to take it seriously.
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Residents urged to be fire smart amid hot, dry conditions02:05 | July 6, 2023
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Concerns over lack of tree protection01:42 | June 26, 2024
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B.C. importing stone fruit from U.S. after devastating crop loss01:57 | June 18, 2024
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Critical flood mitigation work gets underway in two Okanagan communities02:29 | June 13, 2024
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Water treatment plant officially open02:12 | May 31, 2024
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Residents upset with Fortis over tree trimming02:16 | May 13, 2024
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Partners step up fight against invasive mussels02:32 | May 2, 2024
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Boil water notice close to being rescinded01:42 | April 25, 2024
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B.C. winemakers learning to ease effects of wildfires02:28 | September 27, 2023
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‘It’s like driving through a war zone,’ fire evacuees return home in the North Shuswap.02:34 | September 7, 2023
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Calgary army reservists head to B.C. to help wildfire fight02:28 | August 28, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: Regional district announces initial count of damaged homes in Shuswap02:02 | August 25, 2023
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Okanagan heat wave triggers warnings02:46 | August 14, 2023
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Temperatures reach 40 degrees amid BC heat wave01:59 | August 14, 2023
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Residents urged to be fire smart amid hot, dry conditions02:05 | July 6, 2023
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Concerns over lack of tree protection01:42 | June 26, 2024
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B.C. importing stone fruit from U.S. after devastating crop loss01:57 | June 18, 2024
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Critical flood mitigation work gets underway in two Okanagan communities02:29 | June 13, 2024
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Water treatment plant officially open02:12 | May 31, 2024
-
Residents upset with Fortis over tree trimming02:16 | May 13, 2024
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Partners step up fight against invasive mussels02:32 | May 2, 2024
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Boil water notice close to being rescinded01:42 | April 25, 2024
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Osoyoos water reservoir runs dry following power outage02:01 | February 14, 2024
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Garnet Valley mine proposal sparks concern02:37 | January 18, 2024
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With territory on both sides of B.C.-U.S. border, Sinixt Confederacy seeks recognition02:02 | December 11, 2023
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Concern rising over increasing carbon emissions from Canada’s forest fires04:55 | November 9, 2023
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B.C. winemakers learning to ease effects of wildfires02:28 | September 27, 2023
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‘It’s like driving through a war zone,’ fire evacuees return home in the North Shuswap.02:34 | September 7, 2023
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Calgary army reservists head to B.C. to help wildfire fight02:28 | August 28, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: Regional district announces initial count of damaged homes in Shuswap02:02 | August 25, 2023
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Shuswap communities cut off by B.C. wildfire closures received much-needed help02:13 | August 25, 2023
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‘Our community has really stepped up’: Kelowna-area residents grateful amid wildfire fight02:15 | August 24, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: Shuswap residents ‘feel like criminals’ over tensions with authorities02:29 | August 24, 2023
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Evacuation orders being lifted in Kelowna04:31 | August 24, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: Tensions rise in Shuswap at wildfire blockade02:40 | August 24, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: Agency working tirelessly to help evacuees02:12 | August 23, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: How did the Kelowna fire spread so quickly?03:49 | August 18, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: Thousands threatened as Kelowna fire spreads03:34 | August 18, 2023
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Packed and ready: Former Alberta family spends relentless night in West Kelowna01:55 | August 18, 2023
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RDCO Book recycling pilot program a success01:47 | August 17, 2023
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Okanagan heat wave triggers warnings02:46 | August 14, 2023
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Temperatures reach 40 degrees amid BC heat wave01:59 | August 14, 2023
Residents urged to be fire smart amid hot, dry conditions
Description
July 6, 2023
With nothing but hot, dry conditions in the forecast throughout the Okanagan, the Kelowna Fire Department is reminding residents to be aware of potential wildfire hazards. A campfire ban is about to come into effect for the region, and as Jayden Wasney reports, residents and visitors are being urged to take it seriously.
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