Flights suspended, airspace closed as out-of-control wildfire burns in Kelowna, B.C.

Wildfire near Kelowna airport being held, nearby homes evacuated

The wildfire is in the Ellison area to the east of the airport, where police conducted tactical evacuations of nearby homes

Wildfire starts near Kelowna airport

A wildfire east of Kelowna's airport grounded flights and forced tactical evacuations starting Sunday evening.

Wildfire near Kelowna airport in British Columbia; evacuation ordered, flights suspended

Operations at Kelowna International Airport were suspended due to the proximity of the fire, and the surrounding airspace was closed to provide firefighting aircraft with full access

Evacuation ordered in Kelowna for homes affected by Whelan Creek wildfire

Mounties reported that the blaze was burning uphill toward Postill Lake and toward several other nearby lakes that have cabins and campsites

Evacuation order is issued in Kelowna for addresses affected by Whelan Creek wildfire

An evacuation order has been issued for several homes at risk from the Whelan Creek wildfire in the Ellison area of Kelowna.