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Knox Mountain fire under control
July 2, 2023
Kelowna, B.C. – The Knox Mountain wildfire is now classified as under control at 6.5 hectares in size. BC Wildfire Service and Kelowna Fire Department ground personnel have secured the fire’s perimeter by implementing a fuel-free guard and water delivery system and will be continuing to patrol for…
Knox Mountain fire being held at 6.5 hectares
July 2, 2023
Kelowna, B.C. – Kelowna Fire Department and BC Wildfire remained on scene at Knox Mountain overnight managing some minor flare ups, mostly in the larger woody debris areas. The low-intensity fire is being held at 6.5 hectares. The evacuation alert for properties in Poplar Point, Knox Mountain,…
Evacuation alerts remain in effect overnight for Knox Mountain Fire
July 1, 2023
Kelowna, B.C. – Kelowna, B.C. – Evacuation orders have been downgraded to alerts and will remain in effect for properties in Poplar Point, Knox Mountain, Magic Estates and Clifton areas.
City of Kelowna has closed Knox Mountain Park until further notice.
The wildfire remains active and is being…
Knox Mountain Fire evacuation orders downgraded to evacuation alert
July 1, 2023
Kelowna, B.C. – Evacuation orders have been downgraded to alerts and will remain in effect for properties in Poplar Point, Knox Mountain, Magic Estates and Clifton areas. City of Kelowna has closed Knox Mountain Park until further notice.
BC Wildfire reports the Knox Mountain Fire is held, however…
Evacuation order and alerts for Knox Mountain Park and Poplar Point
July 1, 2023
Kelowna, B.C. – Due to a fire in the Knox Mountain Park area, an Evacuation Order has been issued for residents in the Poplar Point and Knox Mountain areas. All residents must leave the area immediately. Please refer to the interactive map on CORDemergency.ca where you can search by your…
