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The McDougall Creek wildfire ripped through the community on Aug. 18

KELOWNA - Details about some of the property losses connected to the wildfires in the Central Okanagan were released at the Monday morning (Aug. 21) u...

‘Thank the firefighters that are out there kicking ass’

Sixty firefighters worked through the night to protect structures in West Kelowna

"Some of these hazards include downed power lines, unstable structures, dangerous trees, equipment and debris in the area and hazardous materials," O'Rourke said. 

Officials will be offering a live update about the McDougall Creek, and neighbouring wildfires, at 10 a.m., and Global News will livestream it here.

Less than 90 structures expected to be lost in West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation

The total number of structural losses from wildfires burning near West Kelowna, B.C., and the neighbouring Westbank First Nation is estimated to be fewer than 90, a regional fire chief

Emergency crews have counted nearly 200 homes and structures that have been lost or damaged by the wildfires burning in the Kelowna, B.C., area, officials revealed Tuesday.

The tiny bit of rain came with a promise of more precipitation expected in the region on Tuesday.