Canada Day fireworks show in Kelowna cancelled – Okanagan | 24CA News
The annual Canada Day fireworks present in Kelowna was cancelled simply hours earlier than the night sky was to be lit up
Thousands of individuals started gathering within the downtown core all through the day for the favored occasion.
But round 2 p.m., a wildfire broke out in close by Knox Mountain Park – a blaze that in the end derailed the much-anticipated pyrotechnics show.
The metropolis mentioned emergency crews are nonetheless on scene at Knox Mountain Park, which stays closed to the general public.
“Other community festivities along Kelowna’s waterfront will continue into the evening,” mentioned the town.
“We are disappointed we are not able to produce our annual fireworks event but the safety of first responders, firefighters and affected residents is paramount,” mentioned Renata Mills, govt director of Festivals Kelowna.
“In the community spirit of Canada Day, our hearts are with all those who are helping protect our community and those affected by today’s fire.”
The metropolis mentioned selections about whether or not the fireworks present will probably be rescheduled will probably be decided within the coming weeks.
The metropolis additionally issued a reminder that fireworks and campfires usually are not permitted at any time inside metropolis limits.
