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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Vernon pub avoids fine after serving teen in sting operation
In a rare move, a Vernon pub that inadvertently served a minor an alcoholic drink has avoided being fined or shut down for a week after it proved it had done its due diligence not to serve teens. According to an Aug. 28 BC Liquor and Cannab

Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
A cozy, clean patio with picnic tables where Penticton’s potheads can gather outside a dispensary to get stoned is a surprisingly rare space. As of February 2024 cannabis shops in BC could have outdoor lounges for people to smoke, but

Residents evacuated by UBCO tower debacle won't live in newly announced facility
UBC Okanagan’s new downtown campus tower was a debacle and left dozens of people without a home, now the coalition tasked with setting the situation right has left out those who were displaced. The City of Kelowna, Pathways Abilities

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