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Power up safely to protect your home from lithium-ion battery fires
Posted on Monday, May 11, 2026 03:12 PM
Date of Issue: Monday, May 11, 2026
New devices using lithium-ion rechargeable batteries like e-bikes, scooters, phones and cordless tools bring convenience, but they can pose risks if not used properly.
Lithium-ion batteries are now common in many household items and are generally safe, but improper charging or damage can lead to fires.
“As more households rely on battery-powered devices, it’s important to understand how to use and charge them safely. A few simple habits can help prevent fires...
Ban on open burning and campfires ends for the Central Okanagan
Posted on Monday, October 20, 2025 02:58 PM
From the Regional District of Central Okanagan
Date of Issue: Monday, Oct. 20, 2025
Starting Monday, October 20, 2025 at noon, campfires and open burning will once again be permitted in most parts of the Central Okanagan due to the recent rains and cooler weather.
The campfire ban within local government fire jurisdictions in the Central Okanagan has been in place since August 28. With appropriate safety precautions to prevent the spread of fire, campfires are once again allowed within the...
Campfire ban across the Central Okanagan begins Friday
Posted on Tuesday, July 09, 2024 02:42 PM
From the Regional District of Central Okanagan
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Effective July 12, 2024, at 12 p.m. (noon), all campfires are prohibited throughout Central Okanagan municipalities and electoral area fire service areas to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.
In alignment with our partners at the BC Wildfire Service, and due to high temperatures and dry conditions, the campfire ban will remain in effect until further notice.
The campfire ban affects all local government...
CITY OF WEST KELOWNA COMMUNITY UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Posted on Tuesday, September 05, 2023 03:57 PM
McDougall Creek Wildfire
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
STATUS OF McDOUGALL CREEK WILDFIRE IN WEST KELOWNA: REMAINS ‘NOT HELD’
Over the Labour Day long weekend, BC Wildfire with support from West Kelowna Fire Rescue continued fire suppression activity in the Powers Creek drainage area as mentioned in previous updates from the City, BC Wildfire and the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).
As wildfire efforts have transitioned into forest fire operations in the hills and drainage primarily behind the...
CITY OF WEST KELOWNA COMMUNITY UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Posted on Friday, September 01, 2023 06:07 PM
McDougall Creek Wildfire
Friday, September 1, 2023
STATUS OF McDOUGALL CREEK WILDFIRE IN WEST KELOWNA: REMAINS ‘NOT HELD’
As the Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) continues to do an outstanding job leading the McDougall Creek Wildfire management, the City of West Kelowna will continue to update the media and public on updates specific to our West Kelowna community. With continued mild weather and stable wildfire conditions, we anticipate issuing our next Community Update and News...
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