US EditionFire that triggered evacuations and shut Kelowna, B.C., airport brought under control
CENTRAL OKANAGAN, BRITISH COLUMBIA, JUL 7 – The Whelan Creek wildfire has prompted evacuation orders and alerts for over 100 residences as fire crews work to contain the 4.31-hectare blaze, suspected to be human-caused.
- A small wildfire near Kelowna International Airport has led to seven properties being ordered for evacuation and over 100 under alert as reported on Sunday night.
- The Whelan Creek wildfire, which started in the Ellison area, grew to over four hectares and was initially classified as out of control.
- The B.C. Wildfire Service indicated that the fire is suspected to be human-caused, and multiple response teams and aircraft are managing it.
- Kelowna RCMP stated that tactical evacuations occurred and urged residents to stay clear of the area due to safety concerns.
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Vernon Morning StarKelowna wildfire under control
7 properties remain on evacuation order
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