Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire
Okanagan fires: Unprecedented firefighting tactics save infrastructure
The fire chief of West Kelowna says an "army'' of firefighters from across the province has managed to earn a reprieve for the city in the battle against the devastating McDougall Creek wildfire. Jaso...
Aug 19, 2023
Two updates on Central Okanagan fires today
Two press conferences have been scheduled to provide updates about the wildfires that are threatening West Kelowna and Kelowna. The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre says there will be an `...
Aug 19, 2023
Silver Star Resort curtails outdoor activities
Due to the ongoing wildfires in the Central Okanagan and current smoke conditions, Silver Star management is delaying opening of the Bike Park, cross-country trails, and hiking trails this morning. Th...
Aug 19, 2023
Fire evacuees getting help in Vernon
A multi-agency force is on hand at Kal Tire Place to assist wildfire evacuees from surrounding communities, many coming from communities on the westside of Okanagan Lake and West Kelowna.In addition t...
Aug 18, 2023
RDNO encourages people to FireSmart homes as wildfires continue to burn
With fires burning throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre and no end in sight for the dry weather, area residents are being encouraged to FireSmart their properties. The Regional District of North Okanag...
Aug 04, 2023
Visiting firefighters jump into action Saturday night
A small grass and brush fire near Kal Tire Place on Saturday evening was quickly extinguised thanks to firefighters attending the Okanagan Military Tattoo.Members of the Kelowna Pipe Band and Kamloops...
Jul 30, 2023
Progress being made on the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire
A shift in wind direction is helping firefighters battling the now 219-hectare Lower East Adams Lake Wildfire. The Shuswap Emergency Program remains in close contact with the BC Wildfire Service regar...
Jul 21, 2023
Vernon salon calls it quits after devastating fire
One of the businesses razed in a massive fire in downtown Vernon on July 4th will not be rebuilding. Jax and Kings Hair Salon was one of six businesses destroyed in the early morning fire in the 2800 ...
Jul 17, 2023
Condolences flood in for fallen firefighter
Sympathy messages for 19-year old Devyn Gale continue to pour in, with local municipalities now taking action to recognize the B.C. Wildfire Service member.Gale died yesterday near Revelstoke after be...
Jul 14, 2023
Firefighters respond to grass fire south of Vernon
Vernon Firefighters were sent out to a grass fire on the road overlooking Kalamlaka Lake on Thursday afternoon.Vernon Fire Rescue Service (VFRS) crews were sent to the grass fire in the 400 block of H...
Jun 29, 2023
