Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire
Whalen Creek wildfire prompts state of local emergency, evacuation orders in Kelowna’s Ellison area
A state of local emergency has been declared due to the Whalen Creek wildfire, also known as the Rockface wildfire, in the Ellison area of Kelowna. Evacuation orders and alerts remain in effect for do...
Jul 07, 2025
UPDATED: Wildfire near YLW held after prompting tactical evacuations, closure of airspace
Update: 8:45 p.m.In an evening update, the BC Wildfire Service said the blaze, labelled the Whelan Creek wildfire, was categorized as Being Held at an estimated 6 hectares in size. The BCWS said this ...
Jul 06, 2025
West Kelowna group launches wildfire safety sign campaign
A group of West Kelowna residents is turning the trauma of last year's McD,ougall Creek wildfire into action, launching a grassroots fundraising campaign to boost public awareness and safety as fire s...
Jul 04, 2025
Bella Vista area house destroyed in fire
A house was in Vernon's Bella Vista area was destroyed in a recent fire.Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) responded to a report of a structure fire on Bella Vista Road around 2 a.m. Saturday, June 28...
Jul 03, 2025
Okanagan stays hot and dry, two fires spark
Fire officials are warning that hot, dry weather is expected to persist in the Okanagan for the next several days, with no rain in the immediate forecast.The warning comes after two separate brush fir...
Jul 03, 2025
West Kelowna firefighters quickly knock down brush fire near RV park
A fast-moving brush fire in West Kelowna Wednesday night was quickly brought under control, thanks to a rapid response from local crews.West Kelowna Fire Rescue says it was called just after 9 p.m. to...
Jul 03, 2025
Province urges wildfire caution in Okanagan ahead of Canada Day
As Canada Day approaches, emergency officials are reminding Okanagan residents and visitors to stay alert as wildfire risk remains high throughout the region.With warm, dry conditions continuing acros...
Jun 26, 2025
Vernon Search and Rescue warns of water hazards after tires removed from the lake
The local search and rescue society is warning that tires left in the water can pose a risk to the public.Vernon Search and Rescue (VSAR) said in a social media post that volunteer members were on Oka...
Jun 25, 2025
Vernon combines emergency reserves into one fund, adds $215K
The City of Vernon has amalgamated its funding used during emergency situations, to help better manage the money.At the regular meeting Monday, June 23, Vernon City Council was presented with an oppor...
Jun 25, 2025
Woman, 33, confirmed as victim in Highway 97 pedestrian fatal
Kelowna RCMP have confirmed the victim of a fatal pedestrian collision on Highway 97 Saturday afternoon was a 33-year-old woman who had been living in Kelowna. Police have been investigating the incid...
Jun 23, 2025
