Campfire Bans and Extreme Fire Hazard

If it sparks, keep it out of our parks - let's work together to prevent fires

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, July 23, 2021

Keep our parks safe from fire this summer – do not barbecue, smoke or vape or use tools that cause sparks. Campfires, fuels and open flames, fireworks and motorized recreational vehicles are also prohibited in our parks. A campfire ban remains in effect and outdoor burning is prohibited.

If you see smoke, call 9-1-1.

With hot, dry weather remaining in the foreseeable forecast, fire danger conditions remain high to extreme throughout our region, meaning flames...

Campfire ban across the Central Okanagan

From the Regional District of Central Okanagan

June 28, 2021 

Effective 12:00 p.m. this Wednesday, June 30, all campfires are prohibited throughout all Central Okanagan municipalities and electoral area Fire Service Areas. 

Due to extreme temperatures, dry conditions and the high-extreme fire danger rating, the campfire ban will remain in effect until further notice.

The campfire ban affects all local government fire jurisdictions in the Regional District of Central Okanagan including the City...

Residents urged to be FireSmart; as temperature soars and dry spell continues, the fire danger rating climbs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

As the warm, dry weather continues, the fire danger rating will increase over the next several days, and West Kelowna Fire Rescue asks Westside residents to be FireSmart.

Residents are reminded to dispose of cigarettes in ashtrays and never toss from windows. Use extreme caution with backyard campfires; keep them small to less than a half-metre in diameter and extinguish completely when done. Find and follow rules on our website at westkelownacity.ca/firerescue....

Pause in wildfire mitigation work allows you to hike to your heart’s content this long weekend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Mount Boucherie is a hiker’s paradise and the mountain’s popular trails will be fully open to recreational users throughout the three-day Victoria Day long weekend, as crews take a break from the important wildfire mitigation they are doing in the vicinity of Mount Boucherie Secondary School and the City’s arenas and ball fields.

Crews will continue their work after the long weekend on the northern slopes located east of Royal LePage Place and Jim Lind Arena...

Be FireSmart and protect your property from wildfire

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, May 12, 2021 

A FireSmart Westside is a safer community.

We live in a region susceptible to wildfires; so West Kelowna Fire Rescue is calling on City of West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation residents to take FireSmart action today to better protect your families and your homes in the event of a wildfire.

FireSmart homes and neighbourhoods allow firefighters to concentrate on fighting the wildfire, which ultimately saves more homes and lives. West Kelowna and...