News Items tag as: BX Swan Lake Fire Department

RCMP investigating house fire in Lumby
June 03, 2024 - 4:30 PM

A house caught fire in Lumby early this morning and police are investigating.
BX-Swan Lake Fire Rescue issues appeal after multiple early grass fires
March 23, 2021 - 5:30 PM

A call for safe open burning is out from BX-Swan Lake Fire Rescue after it responded to multiple grass fires in the last week.
'There is nothing available': Vernon residents struggle to find housing after devastating fire
January 13, 2017 - 10:30 AM

VERNON - Finding a new place to live is proving difficult for three people forced out of their home yesterday by a chimney fire.
Vernon residents displaced by house fire
January 12, 2017 - 10:32 AM

VERNON - A North Okanagan home was destroyed by fire this morning leaving residents scrambling to find a place to live.
Coincidence in Vernon proof that fire extinguishers make great, unconventional Christmas gifts
January 04, 2017 - 3:01 PM

VERNON - It’s an unusual Christmas gift that you hope you won’t have to use, but in Vernon, it saved the day twice in one week.
Man and kids escape fire in Vernon garage
June 22, 2015 - 8:14 AM

VERNON - A blaze that lit up the night sky over Swan Lake in Vernon Sunday night destroyed a garage and threatened a home on Old Kamloops Road.
Police appeal for tips after fire engulfs Vernon house
March 10, 2015 - 8:50 AM

VERNON - Mounties are appealing to the public for information after a Vernon house caught fire Monday night.
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RCMP investigating house fire in Lumby