Fireworks Spark Fire In Kelowna S Moraine Park Kelowna News

UPDATE: 7:15 a.m The Kelowna Fire Department says the use of fireworks is strictly prohibited in the city after a fence fire Tuesday night. Captain John Kelly says the regional dispatch center received multiple 911 calls at about 10 p.m. reporting that a large cedar fence was on fire next to Moraine Park. Crews arrived to find a 50-foot fence and a 40-foot tall pine burning, along with two small boats. “The quick action of the crews prevented the fire from spreading to any structures associated with the property,” says Kelly. “Ash and embers traveled throughout the neighborhood. Witnesses at the scene reported that several youths were setting off fireworks in the park at the time of the fire. That is believed to be the cause.” KFD responded with three engines and a command unit. RCMP also attended the scene. ORIGINAL: 6:10 am Fireworks are believed to have ignited a fire at Kelowna’s Moraine Park overnight. Neighbors report hearing fireworks in Rutland Park Tuesday night, and shortly after a fence and tree went up in flames. Residents say it was the third fireworks incident at the park this month. The Kelowna Fire Department has yet to issue a statement on the incident, but residents say fire crews have put out the flames and the fire is not believed to have spread to any structures. Neighbors say youths were seen running from the area around 10 p.m “A box of multiple fireworks was found in the park,” says one resident. “We heard several loud bangs and looked outside to see bright orange smoke. As I was calling 911, we watched the flames grow larger than the houses behind the fire,” says another resident. “There were 13 fireworks, close range, very loud, I went outside two minutes later and saw flames coming from the park,” says another resident of the area.

title: “Fireworks Spark Fire In Kelowna S Moraine Park Kelowna News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-01” author: “Bryan Mckee”

UPDATE: 7:15 a.m The Kelowna Fire Department says the use of fireworks is strictly prohibited in the city after a fence fire Tuesday night. Captain John Kelly says the regional dispatch center received multiple 911 calls at about 10 p.m. reporting that a large cedar fence was on fire next to Moraine Park. Crews arrived to find a 50-foot fence and a 40-foot tall pine burning, along with two small boats. “The quick action of the crews prevented the fire from spreading to any structures associated with the property,” says Kelly. “Ash and embers traveled throughout the neighborhood. Witnesses at the scene reported that several youths were setting off fireworks in the park at the time of the fire. That is believed to be the cause.” KFD responded with three engines and a command unit. RCMP also attended the scene. ORIGINAL: 6:10 am Fireworks are believed to have ignited a fire at Kelowna’s Moraine Park overnight. Neighbors report hearing fireworks in Rutland Park Tuesday night, and shortly after a fence and tree went up in flames. Residents say it was the third fireworks incident at the park this month. The Kelowna Fire Department has yet to issue a statement on the incident, but residents say fire crews have put out the flames and the fire is not believed to have spread to any structures. Neighbors say youths were seen running from the area around 10 p.m “A box of multiple fireworks was found in the park,” says one resident. “We heard several loud bangs and looked outside to see bright orange smoke. As I was calling 911, we watched the flames grow larger than the houses behind the fire,” says another resident. “There were 13 fireworks, close range, very loud, I went outside two minutes later and saw flames coming from the park,” says another resident of the area.

title: “Fireworks Spark Fire In Kelowna S Moraine Park Kelowna News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-09” author: “Wilmer Dangelo”

UPDATE: 7:15 a.m The Kelowna Fire Department says the use of fireworks is strictly prohibited in the city after a fence fire Tuesday night. Captain John Kelly says the regional dispatch center received multiple 911 calls at about 10 p.m. reporting that a large cedar fence was on fire next to Moraine Park. Crews arrived to find a 50-foot fence and a 40-foot tall pine burning, along with two small boats. “The quick action of the crews prevented the fire from spreading to any structures associated with the property,” says Kelly. “Ash and embers traveled throughout the neighborhood. Witnesses at the scene reported that several youths were setting off fireworks in the park at the time of the fire. That is believed to be the cause.” KFD responded with three engines and a command unit. RCMP also attended the scene. ORIGINAL: 6:10 am Fireworks are believed to have ignited a fire at Kelowna’s Moraine Park overnight. Neighbors report hearing fireworks in Rutland Park Tuesday night, and shortly after a fence and tree went up in flames. Residents say it was the third fireworks incident at the park this month. The Kelowna Fire Department has yet to issue a statement on the incident, but residents say fire crews have put out the flames and the fire is not believed to have spread to any structures. Neighbors say youths were seen running from the area around 10 p.m “A box of multiple fireworks was found in the park,” says one resident. “We heard several loud bangs and looked outside to see bright orange smoke. As I was calling 911, we watched the flames grow larger than the houses behind the fire,” says another resident. “There were 13 fireworks, close range, very loud, I went outside two minutes later and saw flames coming from the park,” says another resident of the area.

title: “Fireworks Spark Fire In Kelowna S Moraine Park Kelowna News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-09” author: “Margaret Torbus”

UPDATE: 7:15 a.m The Kelowna Fire Department says the use of fireworks is strictly prohibited in the city after a fence fire Tuesday night. Captain John Kelly says the regional dispatch center received multiple 911 calls at about 10 p.m. reporting that a large cedar fence was on fire next to Moraine Park. Crews arrived to find a 50-foot fence and a 40-foot tall pine burning, along with two small boats. “The quick action of the crews prevented the fire from spreading to any structures associated with the property,” says Kelly. “Ash and embers traveled throughout the neighborhood. Witnesses at the scene reported that several youths were setting off fireworks in the park at the time of the fire. That is believed to be the cause.” KFD responded with three engines and a command unit. RCMP also attended the scene. ORIGINAL: 6:10 am Fireworks are believed to have ignited a fire at Kelowna’s Moraine Park overnight. Neighbors report hearing fireworks in Rutland Park Tuesday night, and shortly after a fence and tree went up in flames. Residents say it was the third fireworks incident at the park this month. The Kelowna Fire Department has yet to issue a statement on the incident, but residents say fire crews have put out the flames and the fire is not believed to have spread to any structures. Neighbors say youths were seen running from the area around 10 p.m “A box of multiple fireworks was found in the park,” says one resident. “We heard several loud bangs and looked outside to see bright orange smoke. As I was calling 911, we watched the flames grow larger than the houses behind the fire,” says another resident. “There were 13 fireworks, close range, very loud, I went outside two minutes later and saw flames coming from the park,” says another resident of the area.