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Campfire ban ends in most Central Okanagan fire areas
Posted on Monday, September 20, 2021 01:00 PM
If it sparks, keep it out of our parks - let's work together to prevent fires
Posted on Friday, July 23, 2021 02:45 PM
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
Posted on Monday, June 28, 2021 08:00 AM
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
Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2021 02:00 PM
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
Posted on Thursday, May 20, 2021 01:00 PM
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...
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