Quick response by Kelowna Fire Department snuffs suspicious grass fire<\/p>\n
Published 7:40 pm Friday, July 3, 2026<\/p>\n
A grass fire that sparked off the Rail Trail in Kelowna on July 3 is considered suspicious and under investigation.<\/p>\n
The Kelowna Fire Department responded to multiple calls at 2:30 p.m. for a fast spreading fire near Spall Road and Clement Avenue.<\/p>\n
Upon arrival, crews found a rank two grass fire estimated to be 100 feet by 200 feet and spreading toward the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery.<\/p>\n
The fire was quickly contained and crews remained on scene to put up a fire guard and extinguish hot spots.<\/p>\n
A wildfire has sparked on a hillside next to Spall Road in #Kelowna<\/a> on Friday afternoon. Emergency crews including fire and police are on scene. The fire is burning right next to a FortisBC substation. Updates to follow at @KelownaCapNews<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/bdVOtpYZdf<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Brayden Ursel (@bkursel23) July 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Due to the blaze, the right northbound lane on Spall Road was closed to accomodate emergency vehicles.<\/p>\n