Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire
New wildfire in North Okanagan 'being held'
UPDATE July 9, 2024 The BC Wildfire Service says a new wildfire discovered Sunday north-east of Lumby, is now classified as being held. The fire near Sigalet Lake is estimated at 0.24 of a hectare in ...
Jul 09, 2024
Fire crews douse grass-brush fire on private property
Firefighters from Coldstream and Lavington responded to a fire in grass and brush on private property on Coldstream Creek Road near Cosens Bay Road on Thursday afternoon.Fire chief Fiona Morgenthaler ...
Jul 04, 2024
Heat wave on way: Everyone urged to vigilant with fires
The mercury is set to increase over the coming days, and area residents are advised to prepare for elevated fire risks.The forecast for Vernon calls for the temperature to reach as high as 37 Celsius ...
Jul 04, 2024
150 hectare wildfire sparked near Lillooet
The Kamloops Fire Centre's largest wildfire of the season so far has ignited in the north-west corner of the region.The B.C. Wildfire Service reported that an estimated 151 hectare wildfire was discov...
Jun 25, 2024
Crews douse grass fire near Vernon home, discarded cigarette may have sparked it
A quick response by Vernon Fire Rescue prevented what appeared to be a human-caused grass fire from reaching nearby properties.The fire was first dispatched at 4:30 p.m. Monday and was described as mo...
Jun 25, 2024
Awards to honour civilians who assisted Vernon cardiac arrest incident
Five bystanders will be receiving an award for stepping in and helping someone in need.B.C. Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) says five people, who helped save the life of a recreational hockey player...
Jun 21, 2024
Vernon transit shelter to be moved due to fire complaints
The City of Vernon will be moving a bus shelter that has had issues with recent fires.Back in April, city council inquired about the safety and repeat fires in a transit shelter on 34th Street adjacen...
Jun 21, 2024
Multiple occupants escape Kelowna townhouse fire
A fire that broke out in a residential structure in Kelowna's Landmark neighbourhood led to nearly two dozen firefighters responding.The Kelowna Fire Department said crews responded to a fire in a tow...
Jun 19, 2024
White Rock Lake fire film screening in Vernon
An inspirational story surrounding the White Rock Lake wildfire three years ago, is about to be released in a documentary.Horse Woman (snkcasqxa tkmlx) is a film directed by local Syilx storyteller an...
Jun 19, 2024
Lightning sparks spot fire near Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park
A small fire was ignited south of Kelowna during the thunderstorm on Monday.The B.C. Wildfire Service said the fire was discovered near Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park, south of Kelowna and across t...
Jun 18, 2024
