A fire near UBC Okanagan started in a homeless encampment. Shortly after 2:15 p.m., Kelowna Regional Dispatch received multiple reports of black smoke near the end of Acadia St. Crews found a 50-foot-by-50-foot fire at Level 2. No structures were threatened and crews were able to quickly contain and extinguish the fire without injury to firefighters or the public. The fire is considered accidental. The Kelowna Fire Department responded with three engines, a truck and a command unit that includes 15 firefighters. The RCMP also assisted and the BCWS had ground crews and air support on hand. The Kelowna Fire Department would like to remind the public to be cautious of any ignition source and that all fires are currently prohibited within the Kamloops Fire Station due to hazardous fire conditions. Fires are also prohibited in the City of Kelowna at all times of the year. ORIGINAL 2:15 p.m A grass fire near UBC Okanagan along Vint Road has reportedly been extinguished by the Kelowna Fire Department. Crews were called to the scene after 2.30pm on Sunday following reports of smoke in the area. A Castanet viewer reported seeing several trees engulfed in flames. It is not yet known what caused the fire. Castanet requested more details from the Kelowna Fire Department. Crews remain on scene to extinguish hot spots. Photo: Contributed
