Arrest Made After Fire at Kelowna’s Knox Mountain Park
A man has been arrested following a fire that broke out in Kelowna’s Knox Mountain Park late Friday afternoon, according to RCMP.
Police closed all access points to the popular park — located in a residential area just north of downtown — after smoke and flames were seen rising from the mountainside. Firefighters and RCMP officers worked together to escort hikers safely off the mountain as crews battled the blaze.
High winds in the area raised concerns about the fire’s spread, but emergency teams managed to bring it under control by around 4:45 p.m. PT. Firefighters remained on scene through the evening to ensure no flare-ups occurred.
Knox Mountain Park is Kelowna’s largest natural park, spanning nearly 3.85 square kilometres. The City of Kelowna confirmed that it had conducted controlled burns in the area earlier this month on October 16.
Police have confirmed that one suspect remains in custody as the investigation into the cause of the fire continues.
