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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Okanagan appraisal firm wins trademark dispute with rival company
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