Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire
Unexploded ordnance found at site of wildfire south of Vernon
Fire crews have been taking extra precautions at the site of the fire south of Vernon after unexploded explosive ordnance (UXO) was found in the area.The City of Vernon confirmed it was found in the f...
Aug 21, 2025
Okanagan faces extended heat wave as wildfire risk rises
The Okanagan region is bracing for a prolonged stretch of hot, dry weather that will push temperatures into the mid 30s over the coming days. Kelowna is expected to reach 34 degrees Sunday and Monday,...
Aug 21, 2025
Police seek witnesses in Coldstream brush fire case
A brush fire that broke out in a Coldstream neighbourhood in-late July is considered suspicious, and police are asking witnesses to come forward.Vernon North Okanagan RCMP say a fire broke out in a wo...
Aug 20, 2025
Wildfire south of Vernon now under control
The blaze that sparked off the highway south of Vernon Sunday afternoon has been contained.The B.C. Wildfire Service said the Boltres Creek fire was considered Under Control shortly after noon Tuesday...
Aug 19, 2025
UPDATE: Wildfire south of Vernon downgraded to Being Held, local and provincial crews still on site
UPDATE 9:30 a.m.Local and provincial firefighters remain on the scene of the Boltres Creek wildfire south of Vernon Monday morning.The B.C. Wildfire Service told Vernon Matters that 27 members were as...
Aug 17, 2025
'Be Fire Smart': Local MLA gives reminder for rest of summer
Though summer will be coming to a close soon, the local MLA asks people to continue to be safe with open fires.Harwinder Sandhu, the representative for Vernon-Lumby, is encouraging the public to conti...
Aug 15, 2025
Fireworks may have caused two small wildfires above West Kelowna
It's possible the two wildfires high above West Kelowna were caused by fireworks, according to RCMP.West Kelowna Fire and Rescue, along with the BC Wildfire Service, responded with ground crews and ae...
Aug 14, 2025
Small wildfire contained above Smith Creek in West Kelowna
A small wildfire above the Smith Creek neighbourhood is being held, according to fire officials, as crews continue to monitor the blaze. The fire is smouldering with limited open flames and a slow rat...
Aug 14, 2025
Oliver woman charged in fatal, 2024 South Okanagan crash
An Oliver woman has been arrested in connection with a crash that killed a 39-year-old man on Highway 97 near Road 21 last year.The collision occurred on July 31, 2024, just before 8 a.m., when a grey...
Aug 13, 2025
Kelowna RCMP urge vigilance as bicycle thefts spike citywide
RCMP are warning cyclists to take extra precautions as bicycle thefts surge across the city.Police say thefts have spiked significantly over the past six months compared to the same time last year, wi...
Aug 07, 2025
