During an update on the McDougall Creek wildfire on the evening of Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, West Kelowna fire chief Jason Brolund said Thursday was a difficult day for crews but there have been no losses or injuries to firefighters. Brolund said the wildfire “is going to be very dramatic overnight,” with visible flames and smoke, along with falling ash and possible floating embers.
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