News Items tag as: Kelowna Fire Department 2021

Evacuations ordered while crane in Kelowna fire remains a risk
April 07, 2021 - 8:14 PM

As many as nine homes in Kelowna have been evacuated until the charred remains of a crane involved in Tuesday's fire can be assessed and safely taken down.
Police investigating suspicious bush fire in Kelowna
April 07, 2021 - 9:23 AM

RCMP have been called to investigate a suspicious bush fire in Kelowna last night.
UPDATE: Kelowna apartment complex under construction destroyed by fire
April 06, 2021 - 8:25 AM

An early morning fire today gutted an apartment complex that was under construction near Glenmore and Union Roads in Kelowna.
Fire on Kelowna balcony doused quickly
April 04, 2021 - 9:51 AM

Kelowna Fire Department doused a balcony fire early Sunday morning, ensuring minimal damage was caused.
Fire at Kelowna business deemed accidental
March 14, 2021 - 9:34 AM

An accidental fire at a Kelowna restaurant Saturday night ended without injury and some water damage.
New highrises don't worry Kelowna firefighters but staffing an issue
February 15, 2021 - 6:00 AM

As developers keep pushing plans to lift Kelowna’s skyline higher – the latest being 46 storeys – firefighters aren’t worried about their ability to battle any blaze that may break out within those towers.
RCMP investigating suspicious fire behind downtown Kelowna nightclub
January 25, 2021 - 3:15 PM

Mounties are investigating the cause of a suspicious fire sparked in the alley behind a Leon Avenue nightclub.
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Evacuations ordered while crane in Kelowna fire remains a risk