By Canadian Press

CP NewsAlert: Destructive West Kelowna, B.C., wildfire now considered ‘held’

Sep 21, 2023 | 5:37 PM

WEST KELOWNA, B.C. — The large wildfire that destroyed dozens of homes in West Kelowna, B.C., is now considered “held,” after raging out of control since mid-August. 

The 139-square-kilometre McDougall Creek fire destroyed or damaged nearly 190 properties and forced the evacuation of thousands of people. 

More coming. 

The Canadian Press