UPDATE: Evacuations ongoing as out-of-control wildfire burns in West Kelowna
16-06-2026 20:13 via nanaimobulletin.com

UPDATE: Evacuations ongoing as out-of-control wildfire burns in West Kelowna

UPDATE 12:49 p.m.
BCWS now stated the fire is suspectedly human-caused.
UPDATE 12:25 p.m.
West Kelowna RCMP are assisting West Kelowna Fire Rescue with evacuations in the affected area of the wildfire.
“Officers are in the area supporting public safety efforts, helping to ensure residents are able to leave safely and that evacuated zones remain secure,” said RCMP media relations officer Const. Ash Puri.
Puri added there’s no solid number to how many homes are being evacuated at
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