News Items tag as: Kelowna Fire Department 2021

Early morning Kelowna shed fire to be investigated
December 30, 2021 - 10:34 AM

On Dec. 30 at approximately 1 a.m., the Kelowna Fire Department responded to a report of a shed on fire in an alleyway behind a residence in the 600 block of Roanoke Avenue.
Man warming trailer with propane stove found dead in Kelowna
December 23, 2021 - 11:34 AM

A man has died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning after using a propane stove inside a trailer in Kelowna.
UPDATE: Suspicious fire destroys vacant Kelowna house
December 20, 2021 - 4:32 PM

A suspicious fire tore through a vacant house this afternoon in Kelowna, completely destroying it.
Kelowna firefighters respond to suspicious fire
December 13, 2021 - 4:43 PM

Kamloops fire crews quickly doused a suspicious fire in a vacant building this afternoon.
'Your house is on fire': Knock on door may have saved Kelowna man's life
November 04, 2021 - 11:35 AM

A Kelowna man awoke to banging on his door this week that might have saved his life as his home went up in flames.
UPDATE: Fire crews extinguish house fire in Kelowna
November 02, 2021 - 12:14 PM

No one was hurt but four people were displaced after a two-storey home in the downtown Kelowna area caught fire this morning.
Kelowna resident suffers burns, smoke inhalation putting out fire
October 28, 2021 - 1:42 PM

A Kelowna resident suffered second-degree burns to his hands while trying to extinguish a fire that took place in a parking garage at a multiple family residence this morning.
Body found in Kelowna home destroyed by fire
October 13, 2021 - 4:05 PM

A body has been found in what was left of a Kelowna home following fire earlier this week.
UPDATE: At least one person dead in downtown Kelowna crane collapse: RCMP
July 12, 2021 - 3:48 PM

A crane working on a building under construction in downtown Kelowna collapsed today and at least one person was killed.
UPDATE: 11 dogs rescued in busy night for Okanagan firefighters
June 18, 2021 - 10:25 AM

Lake Country firefighters rescued three adult dogs and eight puppies from a house fire yesterday afternoon.
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Shuswap dirt biker hit chain across road at neck height; awarded $1.3M for injuries
A Shuswap dirt biker who was almost killed when he drove into a metal chain that had been strung across the road on his neighbour's large rural property has been awarded $1.3 million in damages. According to a May 13 B.C. Supreme Court

The future is now: Robot kitty will bring you food at Kelowna Smitty’s
It makes noise, flashes lights, has a set of wheels and enjoys head scratches. This unusual server, known as the BellaBot, has been rolled out at Kelowna’s Smitty’s restaurant since Mother’s Day weekend. The cat robot assi

First patient in Quebec gets approval from Health Canada for magic mushroom therapy
MONTREAL - When Thomas Hartle indulges in a session of psilocybin treatment, the end-of-life anxiety, distractions and noises associated with his terminal colon cancer go away. "Before the treatment, it’s like you’re sittin

Why Kelowna may be heading toward a downtown highrise overbuild
The most visible sign that Kelowna is the fastest growing major metropolitan area in Canada with the third-fastest growing downtown core is the plethora of highrises that are not only under construction but in the works. There are 25 highri

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News Items tag as: Kelowna Fire Department 2021

Early morning Kelowna shed fire to be investigated

Man warming trailer with propane stove found dead in Kelowna

UPDATE: Suspicious fire destroys vacant Kelowna house

Kelowna firefighters respond to suspicious fire

'Your house is on fire': Knock on door may have saved Kelowna man's life

UPDATE: Fire crews extinguish house fire in Kelowna

Kelowna resident suffers burns, smoke inhalation putting out fire

Body found in Kelowna home destroyed by fire

UPDATE: At least one person dead in downtown Kelowna crane collapse: RCMP

UPDATE: 11 dogs rescued in busy night for Okanagan firefighters

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