No open burning is allowed anywhere within the City of West Kelowna, City of Kelowna, Westbank First Nation, District of Peachland, District of Lake Country and Regional District of Central Okanagan. Under RDCO Bylaw 773 and Bylaw 1066 and local fire prevention bylaws in Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country and Peachland, open burning requires a valid permit from a local fire jurisdiction and is only allowed between October 1st and April 30th unless further restrictions are in place due to fire … Being the time of year, boundaries mean a little less to us...so we investigated and found it was someone that was doing some open burning.

Fire crews and officials scrambled to keep residents safe from a quickly spreading blaze near Westside Road in West Kelowna, B.C., which has so far destroyed at least one home. Being the time of year, boundaries mean a little less to us...so we investigated and found it was someone that was doing some open burning. "That is governed by provincial regulations, and their burning ban comes into effect tomorrow. View full City Hall menu

The BC Wildfire Service made that announcement Monday. Effective immediately, wood burning campfires are allowed again in many Central Okanagan areas. As a result, parts of the site may not function properly for you. The campfire ban within most local government fire jurisdictions in the Central Okanagan has been in place since April 3 to support public health efforts to reduce sources of air pollution including open burning. It appears you are trying to access this site using an outdated browser. West Kelowna Fire Chief Jason Brolund says he'll be very happy when open burning bans are in effect all across the province. Please remember that fireworks are not allowed at any time in most areas of the Central Okanagan. Open burning is not allowed within municipal boundaries, but bans … "That is governed by provincial regulations, and their burning ban comes into effect tomorrow. "Obviously being concerned about the conditions that we find ourselves in now, we sent a crew to investigate," said Brolund. As well, smoking is not allowed in any RDCO regional or community park or municipal park in Kelowna, West Kelowna and Lake Country. "Brolund says crews worked with the property owner to ensure the burn was safe and wouldn't spread into the city.He adds the province is expected to send wildfire crews in ensure the burn is within their regulations.The provincial burning ban comes as the fire danger rating within the Okanagan and the Kamloops Fire Centre inches higher.After a wet start to summer, temperatures the past 10 days have been at, or above 30 Celsius.The current forecast calls for temperatures in the mid 30s for much of the rest of the week, and about 30 on the weekend.Check out the stealth on this Frenchie puppy as it stalks a toy ball. A ban on campfires has been lifted in the Coastal Fire Region of the province.
Minister of Health, Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announcing 46 new cases, which include two additional cases in Interior Health Region.

Supreme Court judge has ruled. West Kelowna Fire Chief Jason Brolund says he'll be very happy when open burning bans are in effect all across the province. Under normal circumstances, open burning is not … The campfire ban affects all local government fire jurisdictions in the Regional District of Central Okanagan including the City of West Kelowna, District of Lake Country, District of Peachland, Westbank First Nation and the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West electoral areas. Residential fire pits and outdoor wood burning appliances Within Kelowna, outdoor wood burning appliances are not permitted; this includes fire pits, wood stoves, chimneys and other appliances, unless conditions are met as outlined in Fire and Life Safety Bylaw No. "We found smoke in the area, although it was outside of the city boundary.

The decision to allow wood burning campfires brings these local fire authorities in line with BC Wildfire campfire regulations in the Kamloops Fire Centre and the reopening of many BC Parks for day use.With appropriate equipment, tools and precautions to prevent the spread of fire, wood burning campfires are once again allowed within the Regional District of Central Okanagan fire protection areas (Ellison, Joe Rich, North Westside, Wilson’s Landing), the City of West Kelowna, District of Lake Country and District of Peachland.All other open burning is prohibited within the Central Okanagan as the season is closed.All smoking materials should be carefully extinguished and motorists are reminded not to throw cigarettes or other smoking materials from their vehicle. We recommend updating your browser to its most recent version at your earliest convenience. Campfires are not permitted at any time within the City of Kelowna. Smoking is also prohibited in children’s play areas, sports fields, undeveloped parks and wilderness trails in the District of Peachland. Fire crews responded quickly and the neighbours and area residents did a great job of alerting authorities and Castanet. Kerry Klonteig, pictured in 2012, was wrongfully fired in 2013 as assistant fire chief in West Kelowna after he receiver a 90-day administrative driving ban, a B.C. Under RDCO Bylaw 773 and Bylaw 1066 and local fire prevention bylaws in Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country and Peachland, open burning requires a valid permit from a local fire jurisdiction and is only allowed between October 1st and April 30th unless further restrictions are in place due to fire hazards or other local conditions. Toggle Section News and Alerts Menu Wait for the end!Will Smith rebooting Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as TV drama News Release April 3, 2020 Effective immediately, all campfires are prohibited throughout all Central Okanagan municipalities and electoral area Fire Service Areas. A house fire in West Kelowna on Sunview Drive appears to be contained. The ban goes into effect at noon on June 23 until further notice. While campfires are still allowed across the Kamloops Fire Centre region, some jurisdictions may still prohibit campfires. Campfires are not permitted at any time within the City of Kelowna.