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B.C. budgets $15 million for FireSmart projects in 2027
17+ hour, 50+ min ago (155+ words) Published 5:29 pm Sunday, September 13, 2026 The B.C. government will be offering a total of $15 million in 2027 to support wildfire risk reduction projects in individual communities. The funding was announced on Sunday, Sept. 13 and is part of the FireSmart Community Funding and Supports…...
Kelowna Legion serving up breakfast on 9/11, raising funds for wildfire relief
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (112+ words) Kelowna Capital News Kelowna Legion serving up breakfast on 9/11, raising funds for wildfire relief Published 5:30 am Thursday, September 10, 2026 The Royal Canadian Legion Kelowna Branch 26 is inviting the community to gather in remembrance of the first responders who died on Sept....
Okanagan Indian Band rescinds evacuation order for Newport Beach, Logan's Landing
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (272+ words) Published 5:13 pm Wednesday, September 9, 2026 The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) is informing more residents evacuated by the Bradley Creek wildfire that it is safe for them to return home. An evacuation order has been rescinded for Newport Beach, Logan’s Landing and…...
Bush fire quickly extinguished in Kelowna
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (72+ words) Published 11:32 am Wednesday, September 9, 2026 A bush fire at Mill Creek Park near Dilworth Drive and Leckie Road was quickly extinguished. The fire was reported just before 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9 by two bystanders in the area. According to a Black Press…...
UPDATE: Flames destroy truck in Kelowna's industrial district, believed to be mechanical issue
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (214+ words) Published 7:23 am Tuesday, September 8, 2026 A truck fire on Tuesday morning is believed to be caused by a mechanical issue, Kelowna Fire Department (KFD) Captain Chris Orban told Black Press Media at the scene. A truck in the #Kelowna industrial district…...
Structure fire in West Kelowna causes damage to mobile homes
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (121+ words) Published 10:03 am Monday, September 7, 2026 A structure fire in West Kelowna was extinguished by crews, but caused some damage before it was put out. Late in the evening of Sunday, Aug. 6, West Kelowna Fire Rescue (WKFR) crews responded to reports of…...
United Way BC celebrates Okanagan wildfire volunteers
1+ week, 4+ day ago (265+ words) Published 2:37 pm Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Over 100 people volunteered with United Way BC to help evacuees from this year’s wildfires in the Okanagan. Many of the volunteers signed up within a day of United Way posting volunteer opportunities on its iVolunteer website....
Campfires allowed, open burning remains closed: Regional District of Central Okanagan
1+ week, 4+ day ago (185+ words) Published 12:27 pm Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Campfires will soon be allowed again in the Central Okanagan. On Tuesday, Sept. 1, the Kamloops Fire Centre announced the change due to the continued cooler and wet weather. “A Category 1 campfire is a small fire used…...
Ceremony held to thank Summerland firefighters
1+ week, 5+ day ago (352+ words) Published 2:32 pm Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Thousands of Summerlanders gathered on Monday, Aug. 31, to thank firefighters for their work during the Bald Range wildfire. The fire, which started 15 kilometres west of town on Aug. 7, destroyed 40 structures in Summerland and another 150 near the…...
UPDATE: No injuries as 2 grass fires north of Vernon knocked down by crews
1+ week, 5+ day ago (287+ words) Published 3:24 pm Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Two grass fires fires that ignited around the same time Tuesday afternoon, north of Vernon near the Highway 97 overpass, have been knocked down, the City of Vernon said just after 4 p.m. Sept. 1. Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS)…...