Kalamoir Regional Park remains closed after wildfire
Due to the wildfire on June 16, 2026, the Kalamoir Regional Park remains closed until further notice while safety and damage assessments are conducted. The public’s safety remains our top priority.
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“We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who evacuated quickly and followed the direction of emergency personnel,” said Tracy Draper, Director of Parks Services. “Your cooperation helped protect our community and ensured first responders were able to carry out their work safely and effectively.”
We also want to express our deep appreciation to the West Kelowna Fire Department, BC Wildfire and all first responders for their dedicated efforts in protecting the park and surrounding area.
Yesterday’s fire highlighted the importance of fuel mitigation work and how it can positively impact the severity of wildfires. In 2024 RDCO completed fuel mitigation work in Kalamoir Regional Park that played an important role in reducing the fuel load and severity of yesterday’s wildfire. Community volunteer groups like Friends of Kalamoir frequently conduct clean ups of the park to aid in this work.
FireSmart practices are proven to reduce wildfire severity, and over the years, the RDCO has completed fuel reduction work across hundreds of hectares in regional parks, particularly those located near wildfire interface neighbourhoods.
The cause of the wildfire remains under investigation. This incident serves as an important reminder to practice fire safety in all regional parks, especially as summer temperatures rise. Please stay vigilant and help keep our parks safe.
Smoking, vaping, campfires and any open flame are not allowed any time in RDCO regional or community parks. Propane fueled barbeques are permitted but must be attended and kept safely away from any flammable materials.
While the fines for anyone found violating the Regional Parks or RDCO Community Parks bylaws range from $250 to $1,000 , the greater danger is the risk that smoking and open fires could result in a serious blaze that threatens our parks, amenities and nearby residents and homes. If you see a fire in any of our parks, immediately call 9-1-1 to report it.
The Regional District of Central Okanagan offers more than 2,100 hectares of parkland including 86 kilometres of designated trails in 30 regional parks for visitors to explore. Visit rdco.com/parks to plan your next outing.
