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Lake Okanagan Resort burns due to wildfire

McDougall Creek fire spreads north to resort
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Lake Okanagan Resort on the west side burned on Aug. 18, 2023. (Instagram)

Lake Okanagan Resort has been razed by the spreading wildfires throughout the Central Okanagan.

The historic hotel on Westside Road was seen in flames on the morning of Aug. 18 by boaters in the water.

The McDougall wildfire in West Kelowna has spread to 6,800 hectares as of 11:40a.m.

READ MORE: Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥˜We fought 100 years worth of firesÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™: Officials give update on Okanagan blazes

READ MORE: Okanagan wildfires shut down Kelowna airport



Jake.courtepatte@kelownacapnews.com

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Jake Courtepatte

About the Author: Jake Courtepatte

Editor of Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥ & West K News since February 2022. I have spent the majority of my career working in the Toronto area as both a sports reporter and a general reporter.
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